Make Good Choices with Back to School Snacks and Lunches

Although it's only August we cannot help but look at the calendar and try to plan these next few weeks before the children big and small go off to school. I know that in my home both of mine are going off to their places for University and College and they will be shopping, cooking and fending for themselves. Food is important for many things one of which is keeping their brains fired up and excited for learning!!

It's a wonderful time of year as well when our Farmers Markets are brimming with all the fruits of the farmers labour. Honey, veggies, fruits, meats, maple syrup, fish, soups, plants, flowers. The list goes on and on. It's just great. For more information on your local Farmers Market visit http://www.farmersmarketsontario.com/

Why not take some time to seek out the many special events and attractions our region has to offer and maybe even the odd workshop that is being held.

Make Good Choices is bringing a Back to School session on Tuesday August 19th at 6:30 pm. Why not take time to have "Fun with Food" and learn some tips and  try some samples of what you can make that is nutritious, delicious and easy to do. The cost for this session is $20.  Share of Proceeds will go to Rainbows Canada, "guiding Children through Life's storms."

Register now for this session by clicking here.

See below for a great recipe to get you started on making good food choices.

Also, two great cruises coming up. Wouldn't you love to join me and all the others on these ships for some fun, food, excitement, relaxation and great learning? Click on the links below for details.

Looking forward to seeing you. 

UPCOMING EVENTS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

August 19th MGC Back to School - Fun with Food. Samples and Recipe ideas to take home. Katherine Parent will give you tips and tricks for those back to school Nutrition concerns. You will benefit from this informative session.

Where: at Suite Success 411 Huronia Rd. Unit 5. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Fee: $20 + tax 

Share of Proceeds to go to Rainbows Canada. 

August 23rd Dragon Boat Race Barrie

August 30th Run or Dye 5 km - Rainbows Barrie

August/September - Running Room Clinic Nutrition Talks

October 19th - 26th Small Business Networking Cruise - Royal Caribbean Internationals Allure of The Seas (largest cruise ship in the world). In 2014 we are heading back to the Western Caribbean and departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our ports of call will be Labadee, Haiti (Royal Caribbeans private destination), Falmouth, Jamaica and Cozumel Mexico.

January  22nd, 2015 Reinvention Retreat on the Seas -An Opportunity to visit a world class destination, Cozumel, while you discover your passion!

Ongoing zest4life weight loss programs available.

Recipe - Mediterranean Quinoa Salad 

4 LUNCHES

2 cups broth (vegetable)

1 cup quinoa dry

6 baby artichokes in water, roughly chopped (canned organic fine)

2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes cut into small pieces

10 Kalamata olives, sliced

1 large handful basil, rinsed and thinly sliced

1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Rinse quinoa in fine mesh sieve. Combine broth and quinoa in a pot and bring to a boil.

When boiling reduce heat and cover. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Let cook and fluff

Combine artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, olives and chickpeas in a large bowl. Add quinoa, basil, olive oil and rice wine vinegar. Stir gently to combine. Enjoy! Will store in fridge all week for lunches. 

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Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to bringing you the latest in Nutrition news with Make Good Choices. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please don't hesitate to send me an e-mail to katherine@makegoodchoices.ca  or you may call 705-828-0802. Please see below for the location of my office if you'd like to pop in for a tea and a chat.

Have a wonderful weekend and Make Good Choices......for a healthier, happier you.

Health and Happiness,

Katherine 

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