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Top 10 most fattening fast food meals

The Edmonton Journal recently published the Top 10 most fattening fast food meals.

Before we read them, how about you take a guess from this list of 15 fast-food restraunts at which one’s would have the most fattening fast food meals (Good Luck!):

  • Quiznos
  • Subway
  • McDonald’s
  • A&W
  • Taco Bell
  • KFC
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Dairy Queen
  • Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
  • Wendy’s
  • Pizza Hut
  • Burger King
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Tim Horton’s
  • Arby’s

Got your list?

Now click here to go to the Edmonton Journal article.  I guarantee you will be surprised!

De-Twilight Your Relationship

By Josh Lockhart, Professional Home Economist

It is that time of year again, Twilight! The Twilight fans and moms are currently getting their Edward or Jacob fix at the local movie theatre.

I may have once upon a time recommended the Twilight series as wholesome material, and as they way a man should treat a woman.  However, the more I am exposed to the series by the films and the synopsis from my wife, I question my original thinking.

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Food Culture 2012

By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc

What are you planning to eat more of in 2012?  Do you have a new ‘superfood’ to add to your diet? Or have you had it with the weekly media recommendations of what will truly add ‘years to your life’, or generally make you healthier? read more…

Transitions

By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc

It is easy to think that transitions only occur in the “young” part of a family’s life when in reality they continue to happen. Even as adult children we may find ourselves walking with another family member through a life event, even a happy one, that can turn things upside down for a while. Things like the introduction of an in-law, senior parents moving away from the home you grew up in and retirement of a sibling all signify positive, normal changes that can sometimes be challenging.

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Caps off to Canola!

By Simone Demers Collins, PHEc

I’m travelling throughout Alberta this week, with a topic, ‘Caps off to Canola!’ and I’m asking producers how many would consider giving a case of canola oil to people on their gift-giving list. To date, I’m sad to say that I’ve had no takers.  A lot of very strange looks, some sneers, and the occasional snide remark – how do I wrap a dozen bottles of canola oil?

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50 Activities for Families to Celebrate the Holidays & Winter Season

The Manitoba Association of Home Economists hopes you’ll find some inspiring and fun-filled ideas in this booklet to help make this holiday’s and winter season a special time for your family. Perhaps you’ll even find an idea that will become one of your family traditions!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! (Click Here for the Document!)

How To Know What Gift To Get Your Spouse

By Josh Lockhart, PHEc

Christmas is on it’s away, and if you are anything like me, you still have lots of shopping to do.

I love Christmas shopping, because, well, I usually forget that I was shopping for someone and end up shopping for myself.

It is easy to shop for my daughter, for my mom, and sisters. But what I dread the most is shopping for my wife.

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Healthy Holiday Tips

Do you find it hard to keep active and eat healthy during the holiday season? Here are some tips to keep you on track. Start now and get your New Year off to a great beginning!

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Zinger Essentials! Re-Energize Your Kitchen with Karma

By Deborah Anzinger, Home Economist

Are you feeling a little sluggish, slow and slothy?
Re-Energize Your Kitchen Karma. Here are a few tips to get you started: read more…