by crossmedia | Mar 10, 2020 | General Information
In the food and nutrition world there is a ton of misinformation on how to manage your cholesterol. Here we share 5 facts on cholesterol, so you have better control on your health journey. Myth 1: You should avoid eggs, especially the yolks. Fact: Cholesterol-rich...
by crossmedia | Mar 10, 2020 | Recipes
Ingredients 1¼ cups oat & barley flour blend ½ cup oat bran ¼ cup ground linseed ¼ cup raisins or chopped dates 1 cup grated pumpkin, butternut squash or finely grated carrot 2 Tbsp sugar – omit if using vanilla soy milk 2 Tbsp canola oil 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp...
by crossmedia | Mar 10, 2020 | General Information
As well as reducing sodium, the types of food you eat also affect your blood pressure. Studies have shown that blood pressure can be lowered in as little as 14 days by following the DASH eating plan. Combining a reduced sodium intake with the DASH eating plan is even...
by crossmedia | Mar 10, 2020 | Recipes
Ingredients 8 oz skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes or sliced thinly 2 Tbsp salt free Bajan seasoning (see Quick Tip p.19) 1 medium onion, sliced 2⁄3 cup diagonally sliced celery 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots 1 cup diagonally sliced string beans 1 cup sliced...
by crossmedia | Mar 10, 2020 | General Information
How high your blood glucose levels actually rise depends mainly on the amount of carbohydrate foods you eat or drink and how close together the foods or beverages are taken. Carbohydrates can be found in starches, fruits, milk, yogurt, legumes (peas, beans and nuts),...