Tag: Diet
Well, I’m happy to report that the cats are healthy and happy. After switching from their former food to their new Nutram food (which I slowly transitioned them onto based on a schedule provided by Nutram), both Kobe and Mya are doing well on their new food regimen. The wholesome food, created by holistic nutritionists, agrees with them. I mean, sure Kobe is still a little crusty sometimes, but I think that’s more due to age and having a very in-your-face and hyper Mya to contend with day after day than being tied to what he’s eating.
Both the kitties have good appetites, their fur is nice and silky, they’re bright eyed (that is, when they’re not sleeping 23 hours of the day as cats do!) and they seem happy. Although Mya did dive into my plate of crumbs leftover from a homemade poptart the other day — could her new diet be causing her to crave sweets?? Nah, I doubt it; she also eats ribbon and plastic bags when left unattended, so there’s no explaining what she consumes.
All in all, the cats are more than alright.
To have your furry loved ones try the Nutram OTC, visit their website to find the right Nutram number for your pet.
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June 16, 2016
Never heard of Daura Damm? Well, if you’re celiac or sensitive to gluten, listen up because Daura Damm is a gluten-friendly beer and it tastes good. I’d never pretend to be a beer expert but I’d say I’ve sipped enough bottles of it (hey, what can I say, I was a sorority girl in uni…) and Daura Damm holds its own against other (gluten full) beers. And I know with some meals, or on a hot summer day, sometimes the most quenching thing you need is an ice cold beer, and now y’all on gluten-aware diets can indulge.
And what would make a great pairing with Daura Damm beer than some crazy satisfying tacos (already naturally gluten-free)? Last week, I was invited to indulge in dinner with Daura Damm at La Carnita (a resto I’ve been to several times on my own) and you don’t need to ask me twice if I’m down for La Carnita, beer and some fun company. From the Mexican street corn (my fave, it’s covered with that queso anejo!) to the bounty of six different tacos brought to the table (the beef cheek taco is definitely edging its way up as one of my faves at this resto; the West Coast Rockfish taco, which features BC snapper with corn batter, lettuce, tamarind balsamic sauce, chipotle mayo and tomatillo salsa is another great one — I always have a soft spot for fish tacos!), with a cold Daura Damm in hand, this little fiesta almost made it seem like summertime. Oh, and let’s not forget the gauc, corn salsa and spicy bean dip with crunchy tortilla chips to start; I think we order this every time we go to La Carnita…a great way to whet the appetite!
Daura Damm’s taste? Think light and refreshing, and this Spanish beer is guaranteed to have a gluten content below 3ppm (Health Canada considers foods containing less than 20ppm to be gluten-free).
Next time you’re buying beer, add some Daura Damm to taste test it yourself (and besides, if you’ve got guests with gluten sensitivities, you’ll pretty much make their year by introducing them to it).
Where to find it? Daura Damm is available at select LCBO stores across Ontario. Starting in April, Daura Damm will also be available at The Beer Store in selected locations.
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Photography by Jeffrey Chan courtesy of Daura Damm.
February 22, 2016
With the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon I’m running this Sunday, I’m trying to eat wholesome meals and hydrate well (OK, I did indulge in an ice cream cone yesterday, oops!) and as I mentioned #trainwithgrains (I shared my savoury breakfast idea last week).
I’m looking to get healthy carbs and protein in my diet this week, and am sticking to foods I’m used to. This is not the time to be experimenting with new ingredients and new recipes (you don’t want to have stomach issues before or on race day, after all!).
Continuing with my #trainwithgrains routine, I made this refreshing edamame and corn salad (the Self recipe is from epicurious) as a side for the filet of salmon I roasted in the oven. The only change I made to the salad recipe is omitting the mayo (it’s just a small amount but I didn’t want a creaminess in the dressing). There’s a half-cup of edamame in the salad, which equals 7 grams of protein, so it’s a great side dish to have with your meal after a run to help with recovery. Oh, I also just used canned corn as I didn’t have time to roast cobs of corn. I think roasting would add loads of flavour, though, so if you have a grill and the time, then do that.
For more recipes using healthy grains such as barley, grain corn (including corn meal, flour or starch), oats, soybeans and wheat, be sure to visit the Grain Farmers of Ontario website Good In Every Grain.
October 14, 2015
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