Did you know that 95 per cent of the cherries grown in Canada are grown right here in British Columbia? Most of them come from the Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, and Creston Valley. Which means the Kelowna area is literally a cherry mecca! Cherry Quick Facts They’re nutritious! Cherries are packed with vitamins (like C, … Read more
You’ve probably heard that kale is a super food, but have you ever learned about what exactly makes it so awesome? This leafy, dark green veggie is full of filling fibre, healthful nutrients, and robust flavour. And it’s probably way more versatile (and delicious) than you’ve realized! So let’s take a minute to celebrate all … Read more
You’re One Bite Away from a Healthier You! Nourishing your body and mind through food is important all year long! If you are looking for delicious, simple, and nourishing recipes, as well as credible and evidence-based nutrition tips, then check out this amazing cookbook! It was created by UBCO students as part of a nutrition … Read more
By UBCO Food Services Staff Have you ever had a craving for cake, but weren’t up for the hassle of baking an entire cake in the oven, or venturing to the store? Enter the wonderful world of mug cakes! All you need is a mug, a few basic baking ingredients, a microwave, and about two … Read more
By UBCO Food Services Staff Smoothies can make a very healthy breakfast—it’s all about the ingredients and keeping reasonable portions. When following these parameters, it is okay to have a smoothie for breakfast everyday.Super healthy breakfast smoothies are quick and easy to make, and of course, they are delicious too!When looking for a healthy breakfast … Read more
By UBCO Food Services Staff Need a quick snack? Air-popped popcorn, which is high in fiber and whole grains, is a great choice. But if you’re getting bored of the usual butter-and-salt options, we’ve got eight easy recipes to make your homemade popcorn POP! How to make stove-top popcorn Set a large pot over medium … Read more
By UBCO Food Services Staff We’ve all been there: Bought half a dozen bananas with the best of intentions, made it through half of them, and now the others are quickly turning brown, spotted, and sweet in the fruit bowl. You could throw them into the freezer until you have enough to use for banana … Read more
By UBCO Food Services Staff Is there anything more refreshing during a hot day than an ice-cold popsicle? Luckily, with a little ingenuity, you can make your own without leaving the house, as long as you have some popsicle moulds (or even Dixie cups and sticks), some fruit, and a sense of culinary adventure. Here … Read more
By Tamara Paetsch | Food & Nutrition Coordinator You don’t have to have a bag of movie theatre popcorn delivered to you. That’s right! You can make your own home-made popcorn, no packaged microwave popcorn, stove, or air-popper required. All you need is a paper lunch bag, popcorn kernels, and your favourite oil and seasonings. … Read more
