Focus On Iron: What To Eat, Cast Iron Cooking And More
Are you getting enough iron? Many Canadians aren’t—even more than previously thought, according to Health Canada research published earlier this year.
Stay Strong For Life: How Exercise And Diet Help Prevent Muscle Loss
Registered Dietitian Carol Harrison shares what causes age-related muscle loss and how we can prevent sarcopenia.
Iron Deficiency Is More Common In Canada Than We Thought
New Canadian research shows that rates of iron deficiency are even higher than previously reported.
Easy Veggie, Tuna and Barley Salad
This Easy Veggie, Tuna and Barley Salad pairs tuna with lots of colourful veggies and fibre-rich barley for a satisfying dinner or a packed-lunch option.
Saucy Beef Pot Roast
Serve this one-pot Saucy Pot Roast over mashed potatoes, rice or noodles for a delicious comfort food dinner.
Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas
Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas is a quick and easy one-pot weeknight meal. This dish is naturally gluten-free and could be vegan if you skip the cheese or use vegan cheese.
Ask a Dietitian: What are the health benefits of eating barley?
Dietitian Carol Harrison shares 3 health benefits of eating barley.
3 Ways to Cook and Use Barley
If you’ve never tried barley or you didn’t like it at first, here’s are 3 ways to enjoy this delicious and hearty grain.
3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Barley
Need new ideas for your weekly rotation of home-cooked dishes? Bring on the barley, with these 3 fabulous ways to enjoy barley.
How to Make a Stir-Fry
Learning how to make a stir fry is simple. What could be better than a meal in one pan that’s fresh packed with veggies and protein.
Your Money Saving Guide to Storing Sweet Potatoes
Here’s how to store sweet potatoes at home to prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save money.
3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are versatile root veggies that can be enjoyed roasted, microwaved, steamed, boiled, sautéed or grilled, and in both sweet and savoury dishes
Your Money-Saving Guide to Storing Cabbage
Choosing a cabbage is straightforward, but do you know how to store it? This guide can help you prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save you money!
3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Cabbage
If you think cabbage is just for coleslaw, you’re in for a treat. Cabbage is a versatile and vitamin C–rich veggie.
Your Money Saving Guide to Storing Carrots
Choosing carrots is simple, but do you know how to store them? Here’s how to prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save money.
3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Carrots
Canadians are crazy for carrots, and it’s easy to see why – they’re delicious, budget-friendly and versatile.
Mushroom and Lentil Ragu
This vegan recipe for Mushroom and Lentil Ragu probably seems a long way from beefy bolognese sauce, but that’s what inspired it.
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Onions and Bacon
This easy, quick and stress-free Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Onions and Bacon is so delicious and smells so intoxicating.
Modern Sloppy Joes
Looking for a stress-free weeknight dinner? These Modern Sloppy Joes are easy, inexpensive, fast and loved by almost everyone.
How to Bust Out of Your Dinner Rut
Do you ever feel like you make the same six meals over and over again? Meal planning makes breaking out of a dinner “rut” so much easier.
3 Ways to Crush Grocery Shopping
Follow a grocery shopping strategy to get what you need to make balanced, budget-wise meals safely. Here are some tips for grocery shopping.
Dietitian Carol Harrison
Meet Carol Harrison, a Canadian dietitian who is passionate about making healthy eating simple for busy families
What is Food Synergy?
Food synergy is getting the nutritional benefits that both plant and animal-based foods have to offer, plus the added nutrition that comes from eating these foods together.
Cookbook Author Claire Tansey
Meet Claire Tansey, a cookbook author, teacher and food expert.
How to Make the World’s Best Pancakes
Pancakes are a Canadian classic, and showcase some of our very best ingredients. Here are some tips for perfect pancakes.
Honey, Thyme Chicken, Halloumi Cheese and Peach Kabobs
Delicious recipe for grilled honey chicken peach kabobs.
Grilled Carrots with Maple Dijon Dressing
Flavourful recipe for grilled carrots drizzled in maple Dijon dressing.
Your Money-Saving Guide to Storing Tomatoes
This guide to storing tomatoes can help you prevent spoilage and reduce food waste.
4 Quick and Easy Steps to Meal Planning
Need help getting fast, healthy meals to the table? Meal planning is the secret to stress-free meal preparation.
3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Tomatoes
Canadians love tomatoes, and it’s easy to see why. Here are 3 fabulous ways to enjoy tomatoes.
Mediterranean Beef and Barley Koftas with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Zingy recipe for mediterranean beef and barley koftas with a lemon and tahini yogurt sauce.
Garlicky Grilled Vegetable Panzanella
Garlicky recipe for grilled vegetable panzanella with tomatoes, peppers and Parmesan cheese.
Carol Harrison
Carol is mom to three awesome kids. She’s a Toronto-based food and nutrition communications consultant and says she pretty much spends all day reading, writing, cooking or eating food—this is probably why her dog is always by her side! Carol is excited to share insights from her 20-year journey combining her interests in agriculture, food and nutrition.