Egg is a nutrient-dense food that is considerably low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals. 1 large egg contains only 70 calories, 6 grams of protein, and it is a good source of riboflavin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. Eggs also contain choline, a nutrient that plays a strong role in brain development [...]
One cup of raw kale contains: 35 calories 1 gram of dietary fiber, and 2 grams of protein. Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A, C and K. It is also a good source of the minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus. Kale’s health benefits are primarily linked to the high concentration and [...]
All types of lettuce are good for you. As a vegetable, lettuce provides fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals for very, very few calories. Lettuce is a source of folate, a B vitamin needed to make and repair DNA in cells, and vitamin K, a nutrient that makes proteins to help with blood clotting and maintaining [...]
Milk alternatives are creamy white liquids from non-dairy sources. They are used by people who are lactose-intolerant, dairy-allergic, or following a vegan diet, but also by those who just like their taste. The most common are soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. They come in unsweetened, vanilla, and chocolate flavours. All provide some good [...]
Parkgate High Tea for Easter On April 1st, the Parkgate Community Centre held a Traditional High Tea for Easter. Joy Gardiner, the Keep Well Site Coordinator and several other Keep Well Volunteers and participants took advantage of the day and donned some lovely Easter hats. Joy is seen in the first photograph, Linda Skoog and [...]
Senior Service Providers Expo Keep Well Fitness Director, Andy Demeule is seen here with Sharon Bidder, Certified Shiatsu Therapist and owner of Soothing Hands Shiatsu in West Vancouver. Both attended the Senior Service Providers Expo that was held at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre on February 28th. A large crowd was in attendance, browsing [...]
Nutrition Presentations Volunteer and Keep Well Participant, Iara Gilbertson, gives excellent and informative Nutrition presentations on a variety of topics. Seen here Iara is giving a power point presentation on Bowel Health for Seniors to participants at North Shore Neighbourhood House.
"The joy of singing” Parkgate Singers on youtube" Click here to watch the “The Joy of Singing” with the Parkgate Singers
North Shore Community Foundation reception Keep Well President Libby Kelley accepts a cheque from David Alsop, President of the North Shore Community Foundation at a reception held for all of their grant recipients in December. Also, another great shot with Alan Jones who is representing the Sheila Jones Seniors’ Fund. Sheila Jones was a long [...]
Volunteers at Keep Well’s North Shore Neighbourhood House class arranged a surprise Birthday Party for our most senior participant Kay Smith who celebrated her 99th birthday December 6th. North Vancouver City Mayor, Darrell Mussatto took time out of his busy schedule to join in the festivities and presented Kay with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. [...]