How we view food should be ‘modify and substitute’ not ‘restrict and deny’

Just for the Health of It with Coach Shell

We are in the middle of the hazy days of summer with temperatures hitting over 30 degrees this week in Brant County! One thing that happens when it is hot and humid out is we tend to crave easy foods, raw veg, salads and fruit all which fit perfectly into a nutritious and delicious plan whether you are trying to lose weight or just working to fuel your body with healthy foods that make you feel and look good.

However, if you want to insert some extra protein, crispy wings make a perfect summertime meal as they are easy to prepare and you can add a side salad or even just cup up raw veggies to make this a complete meal

When people think of wings, they tend to consider them as food that is 'BAD' but we really want to get out of labelling food in this way. All food can be consumed, regardless of your goals, some are just more nutritious, or lower calorie but feelings but judgements should never be attached to any food.

Any food that you love can fit into your plan BUT if you are trying to lose weight you may want to look for a more low-calorie recipe OR if you are trying to get healthier you may just want to make substitutes to the recipe or your own preparation method to decrease the fats.

When we stop thinking that you must RESTRICT and DENY in order to get to our health goals and start thinking we just may need to MODIFY and SUBSTITUTE then we make getting to our goals easier and more sustainable.

So, if you want to eat those wings, I highly recommend you try this recipe: Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe | Dr. Davinah's Eats (drdavinahseats.com).

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These crispy oven baked chicken wings have all the flavor and crunch of deep-fried wings, but they’re so much easier and healthier. They take less than an hour to make and will be a hit with the whole family.

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Arepa Love celebrates official opening with ribbon cutting ceremony

Mayor David Bailey and Paris Ward 2 Councillor Lukas Oakley helped welcome one of downtown Paris’ newest businesses with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22. Arepa Love serves authentic Venezuelan food with a Serbian twist (and not to mention a breathtaking view of the Grand River). Click here to check out the Paris Independent story to learn more about this new hotspot.

Mayor David Bailey Photo

Fire Department will be holding controlled burns on July 29th

“They also provide additional training to both experienced firefighters and Fire Safety Officers.”

Residents are asked to avoid the area as multiple trucks will be in operation

For more information on the County of Brant Fire Department, visit www.brant.ca/Fire

MEDIA RELEASE - County of Brant, ON – The County of Brant Fire Department will be holding controlled burns at two locations on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The burns will take place at 1034 Powerline Line Road and 1036 Powerline Road in Paris.

“Controlled burns allow the opportunity for new recruits to train in a real-life setting,” said Fire Chief Darren Watson

Constable awarded for dedication to community

Congratulations to Brant OPP Constable Michelle Murphy for being named as the recipient of the Laurie Hawkins Community Services Memorial Award. The award is given to an officer for exemplary work in their communities. The award is named after OPP Cst. Laurie Hawkins, who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 2008. Ontario Provincial Police West Region Photo