Planting with Egg Shells
Summer is here, and you know what that means: it’s time to get your hands dirty! To ring in the ...
Read MoreProtein at Every Meal – Including Snack time!
Protein at Every Meal – Including Snack time! As the president and CEO of Burnbrae Farms, I’m fortunate to have many dietitian colleagues who help me stay up-to-date with the latest nutrition research. And one important lesson I learned from dietitians is that getting enough protein in my meals and snacks is important for my health and longevity.
Burnbrae Farms Olympic Athlete Update
We would like to congratulate all our Canadian Olympians in a very successful Summer Olympics! We earned a historic 23 ...
Sponsored Athlete: Jenny Casson
Hi Burnbrae! Before I begin to talk about my personal experience at the Olympics, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you. If you are Canadian, or support Canadian athletics in any way, it is your support that has led to the continued success of Canadian athletes in Tokyo. A record-breaking medal count for team Canada at Tokyo 2020! Can you believe it? Although I was unable to have the performance I was deeply excited to showcase, there are so many other incredible athletes who have! At the end of the day, we are all team Canada! The success of Canadian athletes is directly related to the support given by Canadians. Clearly, you have all been doing a tremendous job! Keep up the good work, Canada!
Egg Farming and the Environment
Being part of the agricultural industry means I’m always learning something new. From farming technology to environmental practices to innovative food ideas, I like to stay on top of the industry’s news. One important area of interest for Burnbrae Farms is environmental sustainability, which affects everything from our farming practices to how we package our products.
Eggs 101: Answers to your top questions
What are the top questions that we get at Burnbrae Farms? That’s what I’m going to share with you today – since you’ve probably wondered about some of these things too! Read more to learn about white vs brown eggs, yolk colour, egg sizes, egg nutrition and hen housing.
Try Pesto Eggs – They are all the rage!
Fans of eggs already know that they taste great with so many different flavour combinations, from savoury to sweet. So it’s always fun when a new egg-based trend comes along to tantalize taste buds and mix things up in your egg routine. Enter pesto eggs.
Plant-Based Eating, and how animal foods fit
I’ve been an advocate for healthy, balanced diets for many years, and love learning about how our eating habits affect our health. My plate is always filled with a bounty of vegetables, some delicious whole grains, and a good source of protein. And, I’ve eaten this way long before it became the model of healthy eating on Canada’s Food Guide plate. The science behind Canada’s Food Guide includes studies that show how a healthy diet can help prevent chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some types of cancer. A balanced eating plan needs to include enough vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre to protect your health.
Canada Day Activities
As Canada Day approaches, there is a vast number of outdoor festivities to look forward to as we celebrate Canada’s 154th Birthday! Although different from years prior, there are still many ways to enjoy yourself on this special occasion. There are the traditional ways to celebrate such as fireworks or parades. There are also other enjoyable and exciting ways to spend time with the family this Canada day such as having a picnic, hosting a barbeque, or even baking! Here are some of our ideas.
Canadian Rower Jenny Casson honours her Dad on Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Pops, Fathers, Daddies and Papas out there! Coming from someone who has the best dad in the world (no bias), Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to spoil your dad for all the unconditional love and support he has given you! So make the most of the day and fill his heart with the love you share!
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Bake up some goodness on June 12th! Each year, National Peanut Butter Cookie Day pays tribute to this family favourite. The day allows cookie lovers and peanut butter lovers to step away from the pies and cakes to indulge in a little cookie and peanut butter therapy. Fun Fact: the peanut butter we know and love today didn’t become commercially available until 1922 when Joseph Rosefield, a food businessman from Alameda California kept the peanut oil from separating from the solids through a homogenization process. Afterwards, he patented the process and sold it to a company that began making a peanut butter under the Peter Pan brand name.
Sponsored Athletes Blog Post
At Burnbrae Farms, we believe in helping people achieve a healthy lifestyle through proper nutrition. To support this mission, we sponsor athletes that compete on behalf of Canada on both the local and international stage. These athletes exemplify healthy lifestyles through physical activity by practicing their sport and fueling their bodies with a healthy diet, including nutritious, protein-packed eggs of course! Here’s an update on our sponsored athletes: Conlin McCabe, Tim Nedow, and Jennifer Casson!
Around The World with Eggs
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme highlights that healthy eating looks different for everyone. Dietitians are celebrating nutrition month by exploring how each person’s culture, food traditions, personal circumstances & nutritional needs all contribute to what healthy eating looks like for them. Their message is that what is “good for you” is not the same for everyone, since there is no one-size-fits all approach to healthy eating.