A Guide to Feeding our Future

Welcome!

April 2, 2012

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Today marks the official launch of our Educated Eater blog, a project 3+ years in the making! Thank you for visiting and showing your support for our worthwhile endeavor: to impact the health of our fellow Canadians in the most natural way possible – with food. Yummy, healthy, un-processed “convenience” food.

It’s time to change our definition of convenience. Taking a little time (and I mean only a little – it just takes knowing how, which is what we’re teaching here) to prepare whole, natural, nutrient-dense food is a lot more convenient, in our opinion, than battling heart disease, diabetes, and obesity – all diseases that can be positively impacted by improved nutrition.

But we’re really not here to scold, judge or shame people who don’t eat like an educated nutritionist. We get that there are obstacles; mainly a lack of awareness of what can be done to improve nutrition, as well as the lack of time to research and implement changes. So we’re here to empower you with both. By following our recipes and health tips, you will be able to start eating as though you were educated in the field – without having to take the time to pursue a second education! The criteria of our recipe submissions also ensures that the recipes you find here are easy and quick to prepare.

This site has been designed as a reference for anyone wishing to improve their nutrition and seeking information about how and where to start. You will find a number of recipes for any taste, all which have been contributed by well-educated and certified nutritionists throughout the country (listed on our Contributors page). Contributions will continue to be added on an on-going basis, so be sure to check back regularly for updates including new recipes, health tips, substitution ideas, and inspirational stories about the amazing transformations people have experienced through simple diet and lifestyle changes.

To find out a little more about the founders of the project and what we’re up to, please visit our About the Project and About the People pages. If you’re a nutritionist and want to contribute to this project, please visit our How You Can Help and Contact Us pages.

We look forward to your contributions and feedback as we continue to expand our vision!

Yours in health,

Kimberley Record and Hollie M. Hunt-LastImage

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Mothers create the foundation of health

May 7, 2016

Written by hollielast

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This weekend, we pay tribute to mothers! Mothers are often the ones who create the foundation for health in many ways for their families. One way is through instilling proper eating habits in the home. Young children who learn how to prepare wholesome food in a pleasant home environment, are more likely to do this later in life and become healthier, more self sustaining adults. The value of this cannot be expressed enough! If you are a mom who is committed to helping your family by training them how to prepare fabulous meals, we say “Bravo!”  If you had a mom who gave to you this great gift, now would be a good time to say “Thank You!”

 

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A Great Detox Drink first thing in the Morning!

March 1, 2016

Written by hollielast

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A Dip we can Dig into!

February 4, 2016

Written by hollielast

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A great dipping recipe!

Here is a dip we can really dig into! We hope that you will enjoy this most simple of recipes and try it at your next gathering … it’s sure to be a hit!

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Juicing for Health

January 31, 2016

Written by hollielast

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One of the great joys and choices we have is in deciding what we will put into our bodies! This winter, while you need a boost in energy and vitality, why not consider juicing?

We have recently purchased the Breville Juicer, and we are having good results with it! There are many different products on the market and differing recipes and reviews. Do your research to discover which model, make and recipes are right for you.

Another way to get the most out of your fruits and veggies is with a high powered blender; and there is much to be said about that! We will discuss that method and topic on another day…

For now, enjoy collecting your recipes and information. If you have a recipe already that you particularly love, please feel free to share it!

In Health,

The Educated Eater Team

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Making 2016 a great year!

January 15, 2016

Written by hollielast

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Welcome everyone to 2016! We are already half way through our first month, and it’s a great time to stop and reflect upon what we wish to be in this new year.

Still considering resolutions? We would like to inspire all our readers to adopt this manifesto!

If you see things on this manifest that you will need to incorporate differently in your life, why not take it on as a challenge for it to be the ‘one thing per week’ that you will work towards?

We at Educated Eater are changing and adapting with the times as well. We are developing a looser format in what we display and provide. It is a more whimsical experience this way, and one that requires less of our very busy contributors!

Want to contribute as well? We’d be very happy to hear from you and perhaps feature an appropriate recipe or well written article.

Make it a great year everyone!

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The Educated Consumer – Coconut Flakes

November 15, 2015

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By: Hollie M. Hunt-Last, D. C’Ed. ROHP/RHN – Moncton, NB

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In search of the perfectly shaped coconut product that was both organic and unsweetened, I came across this month’s feature. Coconut is such a life giving food! It has unfortunately been defiled by most manufacturers, through the use of rancid oils and sugars. Shredded coconut is abundant on the market, but flaked coconut is harder to find. There are some recipes that you can really need a flaked coconut for, thus the search. I discovered my find in an unlikely place … Homesense! However, your local health food store, or perhaps a food chain, that has an organic section may carry it.

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The Educated Consumer: Pomona’s Universal Pectin

October 20, 2015

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By: Hollie M. Hunt-Last, D. C’Ed. ROHP/RHN – Moncton, NB

pomona's pectin

I was lucky enough to recently have a bounty of grapes surrounding my home. I quickly collected before the birds did; but then what was I to do with them all? Jelly! I searched for the perfect recipe … Yet, every one I found called for SO much sugar. It seemed like a waste to turn these lovely, organic fruits into jelly-candy! That’s when I went on a search for an alternative … and found it … Voila … “Pomona’s Universal Pectin” to the rescue!

This pectin jells with a very low amount of sugar … and you decide what kind of sugar you will use! As it says on the box, “Regular fruit pectin requires your jam or jelly to be 55-85% sugar to set firmly. Pomona’s is pure citrus pectin with no dextrose or preservatives. Its jelling power is activated by calcium (included), not by sugar content…. You can use this pectin with any type of sweetener.”

1 box makes up to 22 half-pint (8 oz) jars. You can also adjust your batches apparently (I started with just one at first but am anxious to try more at a time!). Many ‘traditional’ recipes tell you that you cannot double batches as it will not set.

This product is vegan and gluten free.

Questions about this product? You can go online to check out their recipes and FAQ.

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Apple Brown Betty

October 9, 2015

Written by Susan Kingston RHNNCP

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By: Susan Kingston, RHN – Montreal QC

Here’s a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert that’s also gluten-, grain-, dairy-, and guilt-free! Yummmmm!

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Ingredients:

Filling

  • 6-7 apples (or pears), peeled, cored, sliced
  • 3 TBSP honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Topping

  • 1/3 cup pecans
  • 1 cup almond meal (ground raw almonds)
  • 1 TBSP ground flax
  • 3 TBSP honey or maple syrup
  • 1 TBSP coconut oil or butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of Himalayan Salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Peel, core, and slice apples
  3. In a bowl combine sliced apples, cinnamon, and honey; mix well.
  4. Place pecans in a nut grinder or food processor and grind fine (will be 1/3 cup after ground).
  5. In a bowl combine all topping ingredients and mix with a fork until crumbly
  6. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or coconut oil, layer apples evenly in dish, pour crumble mixture evenly over fruit mix, and pour lemon juice overtop
  7. Bake until top is golden brown and fruit is hot and bubbly, 40-50 minutes

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Scallops with Coconut Cream Sauce

October 7, 2015

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By: Susan Kingston, RHN – Montreal, QC

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I would like to share a delicious Scallop recipe for all of you seafood lovers out there. Packed with healthy fats for the brain and iodine for the thyroid, it’s a winner! Add it to a huge Caesar salad and some cocktail shrimp, and you will be pleasantly fulfilled –Enjoy!

Yields:  2 small servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound scallops
  • 3 TBSP coconut oil (or butter, if dairy-tolerant)
  • 1/4 cup  coconut milk (or 10% cream, if dairy-tolerant)
  • Small handful fresh basil
  • Small handful of fresh chives
  • Six sun-dried tomatoes
  • cracked pepper to taste
  • a sprinkle of salt
  • 1 TBSP chickpea flour

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Combine all ingredients except scallops in the saucepan, and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add scallops and simmer 2 minutes each side.
  4. Add 1 tbsp chickpea flour and stir in with a fork until all lumps are gone.
  5. Continue to cook gently for a minute or two, stirring, to thicken.
  6. Serve

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The Educated Consumer: President’s Choice Organics Lentils

September 15, 2015

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By: Hollie M. Hunt-Last, D. C’Ed. ROHP/RHN – Moncton, NB

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President’s Choice Organic Lentils are a most versatile and healthy choice to have in your cupboard. I love that I can find this organic product in my local Atlantic Superstore (Loblaw’s – in other areas of Canada). The only drawback to these is if you are wheat intolerant, they are manufactured in a large plant and so the disclaimer has to be that they may contain ‘traces’ of wheat. At least the company is honourable enough to mention this possibility. No legumes cook quicker than lentils, taking only 15-20 minutes. The red lentils are wonderful in soups. the whole (not split) green lentil is great for many dishes as filler. I use green lentils mixed in with rice, added to stews, meatloaf, etc. 100grams of lentils will give you 26grams of fibre! I  also will use the whole lentils for sprouting on my window ledge. These become a live, organic, green food that you can produce long before your outdoor garden begins to give you rewards!

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