Those old signs or plastic things that I used to see hanging on fridges or school walls as a kid have been revamped.
The Canada Food Guide got a new look in January, stating not as much beef, and maybe get your proteins from something called legumes and nuts and stuff.
Now judging from the folks at the Robbie Burns Dinner, most are like me — wondering what part of the cow does a legume come from?
Beef — wonderful, tasty, Alberta beef — was front and centre and by far the most popular choice at the banquet.
I have been to lots of banquets catered by Hansel and Gretel and not once have I gone back to Hans and said: ‘Man, were those nuts and legumes good — can I have more? Maybe with gravy?”
But information is a good thing and the guide is positive food for thought.
But there is no better motivator for change of diet than Father Time or health issues.
Feel free to use the Bruce Campbell Cancellation program.
I start most days with Highwood Crossing oats or porridge, with yogurt, sprinkled with frozen fruit and the Crossing’s flax seed.
The flax seed is good for cholesterol cancelling out those treats at the office. Remember, if the food is free, the calories and their side effects don’t really count.
One bite of apple cancels out one handful of Smarties. And drink more water — especially if it’s from an Alberta craft beer.
There is no scientific proof that this works, it can be as inaccurate as political polls. But I hope for two things — a small whole grain of truth in this and that my cardiologist doesn’t read my column.
