Written by Inés de Sequera-09 April 2013
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PGX presents Tasty Tuesday!

Enjoy a tasty and exotic salad that will definitely add a pop of healthy colour to your dinner table!

Salads are a popular staple in a meal for many people. But I know, from personal experience, that this green addition to the dinner table can often become repetitive, featuring the same leaves and the same dressing.

Treat yourself to something new with this delicious and incredibly colourful recipe from the Wooden Spoon: Mango Salad with Lime and Sweet Paprika Dressing!

Doesn't that look delicious?! Click on through for the details and try adding a stick of PGX Daily Singles for that extra benefit of fibre!

Image source: The Wooden Spoon

Written by Inés de Sequera-26 February 2013
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A tasty recipe for homemade ravioli with garden fresh fillings! Yum!

Everything tastes better homemade! Try this recipe from BC Living and make it your own!

My mouth is now watering for pasta, especially for this homemade ravioli! There really is nothing better than homemade and made from scratch when it comes to food...in my opinion! And when one uses fresh-from-the-market ingredients? Even better!

Here's a lovely recipe from BC Living that combines all of those things! There are a lot of steps but this recipe also allows you to get creative and choose what you want to put in your ravioli!

So without further ado, Homemade Ravioli with Garden-fresh Fillings!

Try adding PGX Daily Singles to your sauce for that extra kick of fibre! Enjoy!

Image and recipe source: BC Living

Written by Kara McKnight-28 January 2013
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Shop seasonally and get the most out of your dollars spent on fruits and veggies - year round!

We all know that eating well is an essential part of managing your weight and being your healthiest self. However, we also know that buying the best of the best produce, which often translates to buying organic, can take a hit to your wallet. Which is why we want to help you continue to eat well - without breaking the bank - by shopping smart!

One of the biggest problems we face is that, with grocery stores carrying every type of produce all year long, regardless of season, we end up spending a small fortune on a carton of strawberries in the middle of winter. Solution? Shop seasonally!

If you're not sure what's in season, The Food Network Canada, suggests taking the guess work out of shopping by hitting up your local farmers markets. They'll only be selling what's in season, meaning you won't have to research what to buy beforehand nor spend a small fortune. Sounds delicious, does't it?!

However, we understand that making it to a farmers market may not be in the cards for you. So, if this is the case, The Food Network Canada has also put together a nifty list of fruits and veggies that are in season from spring to winter.

Look here to find local Vancouver farmers markets.

Happy, healthy (and affordable!) eating, PGX'ers!

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Written by Inés de Sequera-10 October 2012
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Make smart choices at meal times. Fill up on the good stuff!

How much space does 400 calories occupy in the stomach?

I truly dislike the thought of dieting. But with a looming deadline to fit into a costume that doesn't quite zip up all the way for a performance, I really have no choice but to make a conscious effort to change my eating habits.

What is it about diets that have people dreading them? Hunger? Cravings? Guess what?! You don't need to feel hungry when you are making the change for a healthier lifestyle. And if you aren't feeling hungry, you will most likely have fewer cravings as well! There is no need to fear healthy eating! All we need to do is learn how to make smart choices. If we look for low calorie but dense foods full of nutrients and fibre (think low-GI foods), we'll definitely be better off! Take a look at what 400 calories of various foods look like in the stomach!

Add PGX to your food and the fibre will help you feel full and you won't feel the "diet hunger and cravings." Right now you you can get a free BONUS pack of PGX Singles with purchase of PGX Daily in Canadian stores! Stay healthy everyone; make smart food choices and be sure to get your daily dose of fibre!

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Written by Inés de Sequera-02 October 2012
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Build the Perfect Smoothie with PGX!

Read on and discover what goes into the blender!

This image says it all! When I make  smoothie, I always put in frozen berries, plain Greek yogurt, orange juice and PGX Daily Singles for fibre. But sometimes, I just want a different flavour! This infographic is full of options to pick from and will inspire a whole new smoothie, tailor made just for you!

Don't forget to add PGX to that list of smoothie power boosts! Give your smoothie a fibre boost! Don't know how much to add? Check out our post from the past, How Much PGX Should You Be Adding to Your Food, for more info!

Oh and one more thing! Right now you you can get a free BONUS pack of PGX Singles with purchase of PGX Daily in Canadian stores! Have a great Tuesday! Blend on, my friends.

Image source: Super Skinny Me