is swimming the best summer cardio?

  After a sketchy spring, summer is here and - as usual - we've forgotten all the whining we did about our cold spring and are all wishing it weren't so freaking hot. We've been surviving, hitting Toronto's various splash pads and wading pools at every...

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Make-Everything-Better Bruschetta

   It's just a fact: everything tastes better with bruschetta. OK, except maybe chocolate ice cream. Seriously, try adding this classic, refreshing tomato-basil bruschetta to grilled chicken, steak, or fish, or add it to tacos, wraps, and even scrambled...

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Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?

I took a little bit of fire when I came out fully in favour of the proposed "junk food taxes" that have been making news recently.  Apparently, though, junk food already is taxed.  By the people who sell junk food. Just one thought about comparing these "meals".  $28...

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Lazy Weekend Blueberry Oat Muffins

  Muffins were made for lazy fall weekends. As the temperature drops it can't hurt to save a few bucks on heating and fire up the oven once in a while... the old gal has probably been feeling neglected since BBQ season took over a few months ago. So we'll...

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what is the best breakfast?

    It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; most of us are doing our best to start the day in a healthy way with that first meal. The trouble is, some so called "healthy foods" that are "part of a complete breakfast" are...

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Baked Ham & Egg Cups

    Prepare to be amazed. 2 ingredients. 30 seconds of prep. 12 minutes to cook (hands-off, while you put coffee on, pack school lunches, nurse the baby, or primp for the day). BAM. Breakfast. Protein-packed, this breakfast is simple and fast, and the eggs...

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