Category: Health

Eggplant Pepper Relish, A Versatile Dish


If you are looking for versatile dish that can be all these things below: served hot, cold, or room temperature vegetable dish appetizer used as ingredients in a sandwich, burger, etc. Check out the eggplant pepper relish recipe at All Recipes. The recipe is flexible and you can change the amount of ingredients with the… Continue reading Eggplant Pepper Relish, A Versatile Dish

BBQ the Healthy Way – Healthy BBQ Options and Alternatives


This post about having healthy barbeque foods was written by guest blogger Lesleanne Blakeley. In the information and the table below, she outlines some popular BBQ foods and suggests some healthier alternatives to typical barbeque foods allowing you to reduce your intake of fats, calories, and sodium. — Known by some as ‘Canada’s Birthday’, July 1st brings… Continue reading BBQ the Healthy Way – Healthy BBQ Options and Alternatives

Dragon Boat Race Start Fit for Various Teams – 5-15


The purpose of a start in dragon boat racing is to increase the speed of the dragon boat during the beginning of the race so the team can settle into a race pace. Generally the stroke rate during the middle and end of a start will be the high. The follow describes the stroke rate… Continue reading Dragon Boat Race Start Fit for Various Teams – 5-15

Dragon Boat Paddling Technique Tips


5 quick tips and mental reminders about basic positions in the dragon boat stroke and what to think of. #1 Ready Position – The Foundation Sit up straight. Both feet are forward and planted on the rib (ridges) on the floor of the boat. A variation is one foot may be tucked under your seat. Most… Continue reading Dragon Boat Paddling Technique Tips

Summer Drink that is Refreshing and Easy to Make


Mix the following ingredients together into a refreshing drink for the summer. It’s loved by the whole family. You can varying portions of lemon juice for the refreshing taste and maple syrup for sweetness. Lemon juice x 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup x 1.5 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped x 1 tablespoon 325-500 ml of carbonated water, e.g. Clearly… Continue reading Summer Drink that is Refreshing and Easy to Make

Chickpea Salad Recipe – 30 minutes prep, goes well with meat and bread


Here is a recipe I used for a salad potluck at work based on a Food Network.ca recipe. Preparation time may take you longer depending on how fast you can prepare the vegetables. “Chickpea Delight” Summary Preparation time: 25 minutes for ingredient preparation, 5 minutes for mixing, Wait 60 minutes for salad to settle. Serves:… Continue reading Chickpea Salad Recipe – 30 minutes prep, goes well with meat and bread