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Wellness Tip

Breakfast Fast Food Fast food breakfasts can be killers. According to our dietitian, some egg and sausage biscuit meals contain as many as 600 calories and 40 grams of fat! An English muffin with egg and Canadian bacon, although not "lite", is clearly a better option. It has about 385 calories and 20 grams of fat. In either case, try for balance in the rest of your day and week. Include plenty of fruit, vegetables and physical activity.

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Chinese New Year Forecast - Year of the Yang Water Dragon Date: Feb 25, 2012 Location: Vernon & North Okanagan Traditional Chinese Feng Shui Master & Astrologer Teresa Hwang will talk about the Chinese Zodiac, how the upcoming year will affect each person, based on their year of birth. All net proceeds from ticket sale goes to help to earthquake victims in the Himalayas. View Details

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Foodism: The belief that your diet is better than everyone else’s We like to put labels on things don’t we? When somebody has the label on them that says “vegan” for example, we understand what that means; it makes us feel more comfortable. What if we were each to simply listen to our own body and give it what it needs for each day?... Full Article

Recipe

Orange Fruit Nut Truffles Category: Holiday Recipes Description: This recipe is great in December and during the New Year celebrations. While walnuts are harvested in December, they are available year round a great source of those all-important omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat - but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 fatty acids - the good fats) that have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol. Walnuts, in particular, have significantly higher amounts of omega 3 fatty acids as compared to other nuts. Full Recipe