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Birth control options: permanent methods
Permanent methods of birth control involve creating a surgical block or an occlusion to prevent a woman’s egg from coming in contact with a man’s sperm. Although they may be reversed in some cases, they are usually called permanent because reversal is difficult and cannot be guaranteed. These procedures do […]
Making decisions about birth control
There are several decisions a woman needs to make when choosing a method of birth control, and her choices will change with her needs and her life situation. Fortunately there are many birth control options. Some of the decisions a woman can make about birth control include: Reversible or permanent? […]
PCOS and pregnancy
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive age, affecting between five and 10 per cent of women. To be diagnosed with PCOS, a woman must have at least two of the three key symptoms. In addition, other possible causes that can mimic […]
Quinoa à la Med
Makes 6 servings 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed 250 mL 2 cups Bite size broccoli florets, blanched and drained 500 mL 1 cup Diced tomatoes 250 mL 2/3 cup Drained, diced oil marinated artichoke hearts, patted dry 150 mL 2/3 cup Diced, roasted red bell peppers 150 mL ¼ cup Finely […]
Pepper Crusted Rainbow Trout
Makes 4 servings 4 tbsp Coarsely ground black pepper 60 mL ¼ tsp Coarse sea salt 1 mL 4 Rainbow trout fillet (about 1 lb/ 500g) 4 1 tbsp Canola oil 15 mL 1 cup Dry white wine 250 mL ¼ cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice 60 mL In a […]
Nutty Tofu and Green Vegetable Stir Fry
Makes 4 servings Preparation Time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes 1 tbsp Vegetable oil 15 mL 8 oz Firm tofu, cubed 250 g 1 Green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 1 ½ cups Green beans, trimmed 375 mL ½ tsp Salt 2 mL 4 Cloves garlic, minced 4 […]
Couscous Salad
Makes 8 servings Preparation Time: 30 minutes | standing time: 15 minutes | chilling time: 1 hour 2 Shallots, finely chopped 2 1 English cucumber, diced 1 1 Tomato, diced 1 1 Carrot, grated 1 1 Clove garlic, minced 1 ½ Red or yellow pepper, diced ½ 1 ½ cup […]
Banana Smoothie
Makes 1 to 2 servings Preparation Time: 1 minute 1 Ripe banana 1 ½ cup Low- fat plain yogurt 125 mL ½ cup water 125 mL ½ cup milk 125 mL 3 Ice cubes 3 In a blender, on high speed, blend banana, yogurt, water, milk and ice for 45 […]