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- Put quality first. For example, our Sensations by Compliments line of meats with natural ingredients is made of extra lean protein, is processed with no preservatives, and is gluten-free. Try Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast, Smoked Black Forest Ham, or Baked Ham.
- Bump up the nutritional value. We’ve stocked lots of foods that give you a big bang for your nutritional buck. For example, Greek yogourt typically contains more protein compared to regular yogourt.
- Increase your lean protein. Protein helps build muscles, and people who eat more protein feel fuller at each meal for a longer period of time. Excellent lean sources can include poultry, lentils, dairy, and soybeans. Try our Cumin-Spiced Lentil & Cauliflower Soup to up your lean protein.
- Add more fibre to your diet. To eat more fibre, try adding more white kidney beans to your meals. They’re considered a high source of fibre, and they’re low in fat and provide minerals and vitamins. Plus, they add great taste to our Chicken & Bean Cassoulet.
- Eat more whole grains. One of our favourite whole grains is quinoa! It’s higher in protein than any other grain and made up of better fats. Oats are a nutritionally complete package and often included in meals as part of a wholesome diet.
- Get your omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seeds such as chia. Two tablespoons of chia seeds are all you need to add omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to your diet. Use it in our Gluten-Free Trail Cookies, or try it in smoothies, cereal, salad dressings, jams, puddings, and cookies.
- Cook with flax. Next time you bake, see how Bob’s Red Mill Flaxseed Meal can add flavour and health benefits to your recipes. Flaxseeds have a crispy, chewy texture with a nutty flavour.
- Eat 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables per day. A truly super diet is made up of a rainbow of fruits and vegetables. One easy way to consume a lot of vegetables at once is to make our delicious Braised Vegetables with Pistachios and Cranberries.
- Snack smarter. Eating more healthily can taste great and can also be more filling.
- Eat reasonable portion sizes. Portion control is a big part of any better eating plan. Canada’s Food Guide lists the amount of food that makes up one serving, but visualizing how much to put on a plate takes practice. Use this handy guide to help judge quantities.
