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
Par Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Avec la saison des pique-niques qui bat enfin son plein, le moment est venu d’attirer votre attention sur l’un de mes repas d’été préférés : les brochettes de dindon grillé! Les brochettes … Continued
Par Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications En mai a lieu la première longue fin de semaine de beau temps (on se croise les doigts!), ce qui signifie que la saison du barbecue est arrivée! Hot dogs, hamburgers, … Continued
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
Par Shannonn Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Pâques est là, c’est le moment de sortir le dindon! En fait, c’est toujours le moment de sortir le dindon. Le dindon entier rôti est un incontournable des fêtes familiales, mais … Continued
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
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
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
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. Here … Continued
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
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
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