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Banana Chocolate chip muffins - view recipe This is abit of a twist on the tradional banana muffin. With the added protien from the quinoa and fibre from the oatmeal it makes a great ...

Country Comfort Muffins - view recipe This recipe is packed with raw seeds with just enough of a sweet balance that your family will love them! This Halloween, don't forget to save ...

Raisins in the Sun - view recipe Raisins in the Sun are high in Iron. Great energy booster. This recipe is good for dealing with Anemia as the raisins contain considerable ...

Sweet Potato Oatmeal Energy Bars - view recipe A really delicious good-for-you dessert. It seems strange to add sweet potatoes to a bar but because I love sweet potatoes, this recipe caught ...

Toasted Pumpkin Seeds - view recipe Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are flat, dark green seeds. Subtly sweet and nutty with a malleable, chewy texture, the roasted seeds ...

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Spaghetti Squash A 1/2 cup of baked spaghetti squash contains only 25 calories and is a good source of nutrients. Try topping cooked spaghetti squash with warmed tomato sauce or salsa, and enjoy as a healthy side dish or snack.

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Motivation Medics Specialty: Counseling & Therapy Mark and Shannon help you identify limiting beliefs that keep you stuck in unhealthy patterns and then support you in discovering your motivation to change and maintain healthier choices... View Details

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1-Day Workshop Herbology Date: Jul 7, 2012 Location: Kelowna & Central Okanagan Herbs Hiking, Making remedies and discussing herbs what and why they are good for our health. We will identify plants in order to avoid making mistakes in gathering the toxic ones. View Details

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Cardiac Rehab and the Prevention of Hearth Disease What is heart disease? Coronary heart disease or coronary artery atherosclerosis is the number one cause of death both in women and men. This disease consists of the development of plaquing or sclerosing inside arteries which supply blood flow to the heart. In turn, this reduces blood flow and the delivery of oxygen to the heart cells which rely heavily on oxygen to create energy and keep the heart beating. Eventually this may cause a... Full Article

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Baby Spinach salad and Mixed beans with fresh balsamic herb dressing Category: Salads Description: Beans are a great idea for a supper side dish or for a quick lunch. This salad can be kept in the fridge for up to two days. Consuming beans adds significant amounts of fiber and soluble fiber to a diet, with one cup of cooked beans providing between nine to thirteen grams of fiber. Soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Beans are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates and iron. Balsamic has a rich tart taste, but the sweetness covers the tart flavor, making it very mellow. True balsamic vinegar is aged for between 3 and 12 years. Some balsamic vinegar is aged for up to 100 years, but they usually are very expensive. The Health Benefits of Balsamic is that it has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which make it an effective remedy for treating infections and wounds. Balsamic vinegar contains powerful antioxidant called polyphenols which fight cell damage and boost our immune system. The antioxidant in balsamic have also the potential to protect against heart disease, cancer, and other inflammatory conditions. Balsamic can help boost the activity of the digestive enzyme pepsin thus improving metabolism. Full Recipe