Obesity rates in Canada are less than in the US, but like the US the rates continue to climb. Here is another example of how weight gain affects us all.
Chef Dave Tips… How to sweat onions and mushrooms
Let your food do the sweating in the kitchen. Chef Dave shows you how to sweat mushrooms and onions.
Eating in front of the TV
I recently read a research blurb that stated TV viewing is linked to unhealthy eating. I don't think that comes as a surprise to anyone.
Rooting Around Granville Island Vancouver Canada
Chef Dave takes a tour of Granville Island, BC Canada. Learn all about root vegetables and how to store and prepare them.
Bill Eats Smart Month 4, Part 1
Last time we left Bill he was packing his bag to go up to the Yukon for work. Yup, his long johns still fit. Bill is going off on a new adventure. He will be flying on one of those little planes to an airstrip where he will then board a helicopter to fly into the mining camp.
Chef Dave Tips… How to store and prepare fresh mushrooms
Chef Dave shows you how to prepare and store mushrooms.
3 Month Recap
Bill decided to lose weight on May 29. He had reached the point of disgust with himself and couldn’t take another day of it. He had been telling me for years that he couldn’t understand why he didn’t lose weight. In his mind he wasn’t eating that much.
Plan your snack.
Snacking can be a real problem, especially when eating without thought. Most food manufacturers and fast food restaurants advertise snack foods that are typically high calorie, high fat, high sugar, and/or high sodium. When you're feeling hungry the temptation can be great. Plan a snack the same as planning a meal. Pack your snack if you pack your lunch. Take healthier food with you if you are out and about. Fruit works great. It's portable and doesn't need refrigeration.
Chef Dave Tips… How to make a dry rub
Save money and make your own dry rub for meat, poultry and fish. Chef Dave hows you how to make a dry rub.
Healthy food is a right, not a privilege…
I was reading an article on the plane coming back from Vancouver. What I read concerned me, as you know I’m an advocate for eating healthy.
The cost of healthy food has increased, and families on a budget who are struggling to put food on the table are buying more processed, higher calorie foods. So I went to the market to see if this article was fact or fiction.
I arrived at the market Wednesday evening and began pricing fresh apples versus canned apples and jarred applesauce. To my surprise, the canned apples, per ounce, were cheaper…
