Tag: Brown’s Your Independent Grocer
Tips to staying healthy this flu season
With flu season upon us soon, it is important that we take the time to protect our immune system – there are a variety of ways we can prepare ourselves this fall…
Back-to-school nutrition: Tried and true tips for picky eaters
Packing a child’s lunch box can be one of those challenging things, especially if you have a picky eater. Many families struggle with picky eaters…
Three simple additions to your diet to help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms
More Canadians have been feeling higher levels of stress, especially since the pandemic, and according to research, stress can have an impact on allergy symptoms.
Heart healthy tips for Hypertension Awareness Month
May is Hypertension Awareness Month and a great reminder for us to check in on our heart health. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure…
March is nutrition month – tips from your local Registered Dietitian
March is Nutrition Month, the perfect time for Stittsville community members to reflect on the foods we choose to help nourish our bodies.
Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookies this holiday season
Isabell Williams, the Registered Dietician at Brown’s YIG, shares her sage advice on enjoying the holiday season without the guilt complex.
Diabetes Awareness Month: Tips for managing diabetes from your local Registered Dietitian
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors, management, and encourage Stittsville community members to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Stay informed and healthy this flu season
With flu season around the corner, here are three common myths to be aware of, along with my top three tips to be your healthiest self this fall.
Stittsville donations raise incredible amount for Rock Out 4 Jack
The Rock Out 4 Jack bottle drive has had another successful year in raising funds for the medical care of Stittsville’s Jack Brown.
Getting back into your routine this fall with meal planning
As your local Stittsville Registered Dietitian, Isabel Williams is here to help. Her key to managing the chaos of busy school and work schedules is meal planning.
Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer
Over the past year, you’ve probably spent more time in your kitchen than ever before, and let’s be honest, it’s exhausting. While you may have dabbled in some of the latest food trends…
Stittsville District Lions help to fill the Christmas hampers at the Stittsville Food Bank
The Stittsville District Lions Club have been holding their Annual Fundraiser for several years. Each year the Lions choose a cause to support and then send out a letter to the local businesses and residents…
OC Transpo teaming up with Brown’s YIG to fill the bus for Ottawa Food Banks
The 35th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive to benefit the Ottawa Food Bank is again collecting non-perishable food and cash donations outside of Brown’s Your Independent Grocer on Stittsville Main…
A few fun events happening in Stittsville this weekend
Where did September go – seems like it just flew by with so much to do and so many events to take in. Here is a bit of a wrap-up…
Weekend events from Stittsville to Carleton Place for May 10-12
Bars and Wheels of Stittsville (1261 Stittsville Main Street) are hosting a community ride in support of Habitat Go. The ride takes place on Friday, May 10th from 6:30 pm…