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October 1, 2018
Par Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Quelles sont vos traditions de l’Action de grâce? J’aime tout de l’Action de grâce! De la planification du menu jusqu’à la dernière bouchée de … Continued
October 1, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications What do your Thanksgiving traditions look like? I love everything Thanksgiving! From the menu planning, the turkey roasting, the guests gathering and right through to … Continued
August 14, 2018
Par Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications La rentrée est à nos portes, mais ne vous en faites pas, la saison des grillades n’est pas encore terminée! Malgré la routine chargée du retour à l’école (les matins pressés, les … Continued
August 9, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications School may be back, but don’t fret, grilling season isn’t over yet! Despite starting up with hectic back-to-school routines – rushed mornings, packing lunches, running to after school activities, cramming in dinner … Continued
July 25, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Oh boy, this summer has been sizzle-y! When it’s steamy outside, the last thing I want to do is get in the kitchen and turn on the oven. So what to … Continued
June 25, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Fire up the barbeque! Invite some friends! July is prime patio party and grilling season! We Canadians need to soak up summer weather while we can! And when it’s warm and … Continued
May 30, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications With summer picnic season finally in full gear, it’s time to give a shout out to one of my all-time favourite warm weather foods: grilled turkey kabobs! Turkey kabobs are easy … Continued
April 20, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications May brings our first warm-weather long weekend (hopefully!) and that means that grilling season is here! Hot dogs. Burgers. Steak. It’s all pretty standard barbeque fair. But if you want something … Continued
March 26, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications It’s Easter and you know what that means – turkey time! Actually, any time is turkey time. Of course a whole roasted turkey is a favourite feature of family feasts, but … Continued
February 22, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications March is Nutrition Month and dietitians across Canada are celebrating the power of food to nourish, boost health and unite families at the dinner table. I’m happy to be joining in that … Continued
January 29, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Love is in the air! February is all about heart-shaped valentines, sweethearts and heart health and so I thought I’d spread a little Canadian Turkey love with a few tips on … Continued
January 2, 2018
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications If eating well is on your list of healthy resolutions for 2018, that’s super! My advice: keep your resolutions simple so you can stick with those healthy habits all year long. … Continued
November 22, 2017
By Shannon Crocker, MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Simply Put: NO! there is not enough tryptophan in a serving of turkey to make you drowsy. Have you ever felt drowsy after a meal, especially a holiday feast? Don’t blame … Continued
October 20, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Here at Canadian Turkey, I’ve been tooting the turkey protein horn pretty loudly. And for good reason: turkey is packed with high quality protein that can help you feel energized and satisfied … Continued
September 15, 2017
Are you getting enough protein to optimize your health? Many Canadians aren’t! Results from the newest Canadian Community Health Survey suggest that many Canadians might not be getting enough protein for best health. The latest survey found that Canadian adults … Continued
August 21, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Get your lunch containers ready! It’s that time of the year again when packing lunches becomes part of your daily routine. You already know that a healthy lunch can help fuel … Continued
July 24, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications This is the last in a four-part series on protein; so far, we’ve reviewed what protein is, why we need it and how protein benefits health. We’ve also highlighted how turkey … Continued
June 22, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications In Protein Primer Part Three, we’re talking about how turkey fits in healthy eating trends and how turkey can power up your healthy plate. What are the top healthy eating trends? Eat … Continued
May 26, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications In Protein Primer Part 2, we’re talking about some of the health benefits of protein. Why do you need protein? Protein plays an important role in building, maintaining and repairing your body every … Continued
April 26, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications You may have noticed when you take a read through Canadian Turkey’s Blog that we talk a fair bit about how turkey is the power protein. We thought we’d shed … Continued
March 28, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications When you think about a whole roasted turkey, what comes to mind? Indulgent family feasts with sides of stuffing and gravy, or healthy weekday meals, such as stir-fries, soups and power … Continued
February 27, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Want to know my remedy to brighten up cold and dreary March days? A scrumptious bowl of turkey soup! Delicious and nutritious, turkey soup is the ideal meal to fuel your … Continued
February 1, 2017
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications February! When the excitement of January’s healthy eating resolutions starts to fizzle and the long, cold winter days leave us craving warm, hearty, comfort foods. What a combo! Don’t despair! Canadian Turkey … Continued