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The MealWheel© Diet
Tried a whole whack of “diets” and never found anything that’s worked? Diet plans that are too restrictive are doomed to fail while specific “meal plans” are too cumbersome to follow to a tee. That’s...
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GetReal Recipe: Chicken Bulgur Salad
Ok people! Who wants to try a new grain? I know. You all do. And why not when it’s as versatile as bulgur? Find it in your local bulk food store or in packages in the grain and rice section of your...
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GetReal Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Bacon, Leeks and Feta
Who doesn’t like an new twist on an old fave? Take the ubiquitous summer BBQ+baked potato combo, for example. The standard baked spud alright but why not change it up a bit? Try this recipe that’s...
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GetReal Snack of the Week: Steamed Edamame
These green fun-looking pods are young soybeans called edamame. They make a perfect snack any time of the day, but especially when having some salty chippy cravings in the evenings during your...
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GRG Recipe: Greek Crockpot Stew
‘Tis the season for crockpots. As the leaves change so do our taste buds, preferring comfort hearty meals to keep you warm. Crockpots and busy people are best buds! They make meal prep so easy that you...
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GetReal and Get Back to Basics with the Family Dinner
Guest blogger, dietitian, and allergy expert, Andrea D, shares insights on why getting back to basics with the FAMILY DINNER is so important: Remember when we used to sit down as a family for meals?...
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GRG Product Alert: Amy’s Burritos
Didn’t have time to prepare lunch and don’t want to succumb to the local fast food place for a greasy, non satisfying meal? Enter Amy’s Burritos. Found in the frozen (usually health food/organic)...
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Week 13 GetReal Get Healthy Challenge: Meal Planning
We are back (hello 2013!), with three months of GetHealthy challenges left! To kick off the second half, we are challenging you to start meal planning. Planning meals is one of the best things you can...
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GRG Recipe: Spicy Fish Tacos
In keeping with the challenge this week, here is one of my favourite recipes, who doesn’t love food wrapped in a tortilla shell after all? It’s like biting into a present! This recipe is also a great...
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GRG Recipe: Perfect Pad Thai
This delish pad thai is a little gem I found in the Crazy Plates cookbook by Janet and Greta Podleski. It’s a great way to eat tons of colourful veggies and actually tastes better than many restaurant...
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GetReal – Fast Food Options Under 500 Calories.
This week’s challenge calls for an eating out makeover. Ask yourself how often are you eating out? What choices are you making when you are eating out? Do you know what your getting in terms of...
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GRG Recipe: Grilled Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
You are guaranteed to give yourself a big pat on the back when you make this recipe. The usual reaction is “Holy cow! I made something this tasty?!” Impressive. Plus, it is so easy. Shrimp is a great...
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Meatless Monday – Homemade Pesto, Presto!
Grabbing food for on the go can be a pain, especially when you are trying to eat healthy. Making meatless lunches to grab for work can be a challenge as well. If you want more than a salad, here’s a...
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Get Real: Back to School Lunches Done Right
Don’t lose sleep over back to school lunches. Use these tips to start the year off right. Involve your kids. Keep a list of staples that you always keep stocked at home and post it on the fridge. This...
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GRG: Meatless Monday Recipe – Curried Lentils and Veggies
Happy Meatless Monday y’all! Today we’re highlighting the power of LENTILS with this super yummy dish. Many of the ingredients you’ll have on hand already, making this go-to dish a warm welcome on the...
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A Day Without Added Sugar. Is it Possible?
Added sugars, they’re everywhere! From yogurt to crackers to salad dressings to snack foods. These days you would be hard pressed to find even a bread without sugar added. Let’s face it, sugar is tasty...
View ArticleGetReal Today with Meatless Mondays!
What is “Meatless Monday”? It’s an international campaign to raise awareness to help people reduce their meat consumption by 15% to improve their personal health and the health of the planet. It’s an...
View ArticleGetReal: Why You Should Become “One Who Plans”
Typically, people I counsel don’t plan their meals. Why? Well, commonly cited reasons are that they don’t have enough time; they are not organized enough or they generally think it’s “too much work”....
View ArticleThe MealWheel© Diet
Tried a whole whack of “diets” and never found anything that’s worked? Diet plans that are too restrictive are doomed to fail while specific “meal plans” are too cumbersome to follow to a tee. That’s...
View ArticleGetReal Recipe: Chicken Bulgur Salad
Ok people! Who wants to try a new grain? I know. You all do. And why not when it’s as versatile as bulgur? Find it in your local bulk food store or in packages in the grain and rice section of your...
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