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World Breastfeeding Week
Written By: Sarah Wilson Dietetic Intern, Acadia University Recommendations in Canada: Infants can be exclusively breast fed for the first six months of their lives, after 6 months infants require other methods of feeding to ensure they are receiving proper nutrition. Breast feeding can continue up to the first two…
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Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients 1 pear, finely dice 1 tbsp red onion 1/4 cup Gorgonzola Blue Cheese 1/2 cup spinach, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp cooking oil salt & pepper 4 chicken breasts Directions: Preheat oven to 425˚F. In a mixing bowl, mash together cheese, garlic, pear, onion, salt, pepper and…
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Written By: Hannah Chapeskie Dietetic Intern, Acadia University Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (PoTS), and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are three conditions that commonly occur together and affect women more often than men. These rare conditions can go mis- or undiagnosed as their symptoms can overlap with other…
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Thyroid Disease
Hyperthyroidism? Hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s? When it comes to thyroid health, it can get confusing. With 1/10 Canadians having a thyroid condition and 50% going undiagnosed, it is important to know what these conditions are, and how they can show up in our bodies. Keep reading to learn about why your thyroid…
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Kids in the Kitchen
Thinking of getting your kids started in the kitchen? Children can begin helping in the kitchen as early as age two, and before this, can be worn in a sling when preparing cold foods or can watch from a highchair. Getting children in the kitchen as early as possible can…
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Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Total Time: 45 minPrep Time: 15 minCook Time: 30 min Ingredients: 1 tsp vegetable oil 2-3 chicken breasts cubed 1 tsp of dried thyme ½ tsp salt and pepper ½ red onion diced 1 cup Pineapple juice/orange juice 1 cup GF Chicken stock 2 Garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp Dijon mustard…
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Gluten Free Brownies
Ingredients: 3 eggs 1/3 cup (83ml) margarine or butter 1-1/2 cups (475ml) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla 1 cup (250ml) gluten-free flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (250ml) unsweetened chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C). Line 9″ square baking pan with 1″ of excess foil hanging…
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Celiac Disease
May is Celiac Awareness MonthBy: Hannah Chapeskie, Dietetic Intern 2021 Did you know that 1 in 133 people live with celiac disease? It affects people of every age, sex, and ethnicity and is not the same as a gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity. What is Celiac Disease?Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder…
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Molten Lava Cake
Ingredients: cocoa powder 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3 eggs 1/4 cup white sugar pinch of salt Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Grease 6 ramekins well with butter, margarine or cooking spray and dust with cocoa. Melt chocolate and margarine/butter in a microwave safe bowl for 30…
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups Yolk free egg noodles 1 tbs Vegetable oil ¼ cup Onion, diced 1 ½ cups Carrots, diced 1 ½ cups Celery, diced 1 cup frozen peas 1 ½ cups Cooked chicken, diced 4 Litres Chicken Stock 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme 1 Bay leaf 1 tsp parsley Salt…