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Cherry Chia Jam: A 2-Ingredient, No-Pectin Recipe That’s Better for Your Blood Sugar
Fresh or frozen cherries, chia seeds, and 15 minutes. No pectin, no canning, and no added sugar required. This cherry chia jam is naturally rich in fibre, omega-3s, and antioxidants — and it's one of the easiest blood sugar-friendly swaps you can make at home. Registered Dietitian Sandra Venneri shows you exactly how to make it, plus why it works nutritionally.

Sandra Venneri
Jun 275 min read


The Freezer Is a Food Savings Tool: How to Make Food Last Longer, Reduce Waste, and Save Money on Groceries
Freezing food is a simple strategy to manage food cost inflation at home. Think of your freezer as a savings bank for your grocery budget — a pause point for food use that helps reduce food waste and stretch groceries further.

Sandra Venneri
Apr 214 min read


The Odd Bunch: Affordable Nutrition Delivered to Your Door
Grocery prices are a lot right now — and The Odd Bunch is helping. Rescued produce, up to 50% off, delivered to your door. $10 off!

Sandra Venneri
Mar 274 min read


Cheery Cherry Harvest Vinaigrette
A cheerful alternative to raspberry vinaigrette using cherries! Ingredients: 2 cups of pitted cherries 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar 1/4 cup of canola oil 1-2 tbsp of maple syrup, honey or ice wine (preferably red!) 1/4 tsp of salt (optional, to taste) 1/4 tsp of ground pepper (optional, to taste) Variations (Use one or a combination of them): Herb: 1 tsp of fresh chopped parsley or cilantro/coriander Ginger: 1 tsp of ginger root, peeled and chopped finely Citrus: Add 1 tsp of

Sandra Venneri
Jun 14, 20161 min read
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