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Living Healthy

Many things we do, eat and drink affect our health.  But changing some of our behaviors can help us and our families be as healthy as possible.

Eating foods that are good for us, being physically active, staying tobacco-free, reducing the amount of alcohol we drink and protecting ourselves from the sun go a long way in helping us prevent many diseases.  Making healthy choices is not always easy, but feeling good is worth it!

We encourage you to learn more about ways that can help you stay at a healthy weight, eat food that is good for you, live an active and independent lifestyle, connect with family and friends, and help reduce your risk of getting injured or sick.

Mediterranean diet: a heart-healthy option!

A Mediterranean diet has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease. In fact, recent studies show men and women consuming this diet lowered their risk of both heart disease and cancer.

The Italian Centre Shop specializes in everything you need for a traditional, healthy Mediterranean-style diet: grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, wine, seeds, and tree nuts.

Here are the basics:

  • Strive for seven to 10 servings of whole fruits and vegetables every day.
  • Avoid fried foods, butter and margarine.
  • Use olive oils for cooking and salad dressing.
  • Snack on fresh fruit, nuts, and raw veggies.
  • Eat fish at least once a week.

At Italian Centre Shop you'll find over 100 types of olive oil and a tremendous selection of traditional Mediterranean fruits and vegetables including: rapini, fennel, Italian parsley, cilantro, 15 types of peppers, fresh basil, shallots, Italian zucchini, eggplant, endive, grape leaf, romaine lettuce, olives, figs, persimmon (kaki), pomegranate, pistachio, carubbo (carob), cactus pear (Barbary fig), loquat, and pavoncella tomatoes - just to name a few.

The delicious choices of a Mediterranean diet are easy to prepare and share. Planning an active, healthy lifestyle? We can help - at Italian Centre Shop.

Store Locations

Little Italy

10878-95 Street 780.424.4869

South Side
5028 104A Street 780.989.4869

Spinelli's Bar Italia

10878 95 Street
5028 104A Street


Business Hours
Locations Open Daily From 9am to 9pm

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