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Put Nutrition Information on the Menu!

Some of the least healthy meals you will ever eat are those you have ordered in a restaurant. Ingredients like fat, sugar and salt are what bring taste to a dish, and restaurant chefs know it. That's why restaurant food is typically loaded with calories and fat. I am a professional nutritionist, and my job is to help people stop and learn about what they are putting into their bodies. My clients often ask me what to do in the case of restaurants, where they may not even know what they are eating. I believe that restaurants should be required to publish nutritional information on their menus. This blog will explain why.

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3 Tips For Eating Healthier When Going To A Restaurant

Posted on April 8, 2015

Eating healthy can be quite difficult if you like to go out to restaurants, mostly because it is easy to eat larger portions and binge on unhealthy items. However, there are ways to continue eating healthy when going out to eat, such as controlling your portion sizes, limiting your beverages, and eating a salad. Controlling Portion Sizes One of the easiest ways to eat healthy at a restaurant is to avoid eating portions of food that are too large. [Read More]

The History Of Chinese Food In Canada

Posted on March 30, 2015

Chinese food was introduced to Canada by the Cantonese that built the Canadian Pacific Railway. Fifteen thousand Chinese immigrants workers laboured to build the railway, which was finished in 1885. After the construction of the railroad, which connected Quebec to British Columbia, Chinese immigrants settled across Canada in rural and urban areas, particularly Vancouver. These immigrants set up restaurants and food stands that sold traditional Chinese cuisine. In many towns, the first and sometimes the only restaurant would be a cafe that sold Cantonese food. [Read More]

How To Make Ricotta Asparagus Pizza

Posted on March 17, 2015

If you are craving some pizza, but want to keep it healthy, try out this great ricotta asparagus pizza. This is a great pizza to make in the spring, when you can easily find fresh asparagus at an affordable price. The Dough If you want to save yourself some time, instead of making your own pizza dough, pick some up at your local grocery store. You can generally find whole wheat and regular pizza dough at your local grocery store. [Read More]

Spice Up Your Coffee Routine With Some Coconut Oil

Posted on March 4, 2015

If you are getting a little tired of your coffee routine, it is easy to mix it up and stay healthy at the same time. Coconut oil is not only great for baking, it is also great when mixed in with your coffee. It offers you lots of health benefits, and it tastes goods too! How To Add Coconut Oil To Your Coffee There are a few different ways to add coconut oil to your coffee. [Read More]