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COPD patient becomes stronger with exercise

Sabine Brouillette credits her health team at Edmonton Southside PCN for saving her life. The 67-year-old COPD patient’s breathing was becoming worse. When she was refused treatment at her dentist…

Patient succeeds with small steps

Step by step is how Maha Chehayeb achieved her goal of becoming more physically active despite health issues. She was told by her family doctor, Dr. Rafi Husain that she…

Baked pakora

Our primary care dietitian Robin Arora-Desilet provides the recipe for a baked pakora on her website. Watch her demonstrate how to make the pakora on this video.

Cinnamon quinoa porridge

Ingredients (Makes 1 serving) 1/3 cup of quinoa flakes1 cup or less of milk or milk alternative1 tsp of cinnamon1 heaping Tbsp of nut butter3/4 cup of berries or 1/2…

Coconut berry chia pudding

Ingredients (Makes 2 to 3 servings) 1/3 cup chia seeds3 cups of milk or milk alternative (such as soy milk)1 tsp of cinnamon1/2 tsp of vanilla1-2 cups berries1/3 cup of toasted…

Seniors’ Nutrition: Smoothies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Ingredients 1 bottle chocolate Ensure 1 medium banana 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp psyllium husk 1-2 tbsp skim milk powder Berry Burst Smoothie Ingredients…