By: Shannon Crocker, MSc RD PHEc Thanksgiving celebrations are poised to look different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t still make the most of them. I’ve promised my bubble buddies that we’ll still cook a traditional roast … Continued
Article by: Shannon Crocker MSc RD PHEc As we head towards the fall, with kids going back to school and more adults heading back to work, cooking meals at home, with nutrient-rich, minimally processed foods is one way you can … Continued
Summer soirées with our social circles are smaller in size but they can still be big on fun and mighty tasty! Here are three delicious ways to wow your social circle in your backyard this summer: 1. Nibbling on Foods … Continued
Normally, June marks the beginning of summer and the end of the school year. While our summers look much different this year due to COVID-19, one thing that has not changed is Turkey Month in our beautiful province! Manitoba’s Agriculture … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Need meal ideas? Turkey is here to help. This year, with social and physical distancing practices in place, your Easter will look a little different. That’s okay. Your family can still … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications March is Nutrition Month! Dietitians across Canada, including myself, are celebrating the goodness of food beyond nutrition. What’s that now? Food is much more than the nutrition value it provides. How … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications As Canadians, we know that February can be challenging from a weather perspective. There’s not a lot of sunshine. It’s cold (still!). The barbecue’s hidden under a heap of snow. And, we’re … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications When you think of turkey, what comes to mind? Holidays? Healthy? Delicious? Versatile? Family? Comfort? Easy-to-cook? Party food? Turkey is all those things! When planning meals, we have different criteria depending on … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember, we’ve had a big family gathering and a delicious feast of roasted turkey with sides of fall veggies. Oh, and pie, of course! … Continued
Crispy, salty, spicy turkey schnitzel; it’s the best beside a potato salad, and before a strawberry shortcake. This turkey schnitzel from Jessica Emin is way easier than you think to make, because it is only fried in a shallow little … Continued
By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Does the thought of cooking a healthy, balanced meal on weeknights give you a wee bit of stress sometimes? You’re not alone! One of the biggest challenges people tell me they … Continued
As a dietitian, I strongly believe that healthy eating is not only about what you eat, but also about how you eat. Cooking meals at home, eating together and enjoying what you eat is all part of eating well. … Continued