{"id":631,"date":"2016-02-08T00:04:41","date_gmt":"2016-02-08T05:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=631"},"modified":"2016-02-08T00:04:41","modified_gmt":"2016-02-08T05:04:41","slug":"a-healthy-twist-on-a-classic-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=631","title":{"rendered":"A healthy twist on a classic dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"healthy_classic_dessert\"<\/a>There is no better time than now to start taking care of yourself and re-establishing healthy eating habits. The first way to do this is to put down the take-out menu and step in to the kitchen.<\/p>\n

A recent survey from Leger and Activia showed that Canadians aren\u2019t afraid to stir the pot: an impressive nine in 10 Canadian women say that cooking their own meals at home on a daily basis is their preferred way to eat a healthy and balanced diet.<\/p>\n

Every grocery list should cover all of the essential food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy. Studies show that most of us don\u2019t get Canada Food Guide\u2019s daily recommended two to three servings of protein a day. Yogurt is a recognized source of protein that can be incorporated into a recipe for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert.<\/p>\n

Preparing healthy recipes right at home often means no compromise on taste. Mairlyn Smith, professional home economist and cookbook author, recommends an easy way to transform Activia yogurt into a delicious trifle with this simple recipe.<\/p>\n

Raspberry Trifle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n