Shrink Your Sodium Consumption - We all need some sodium, but most of us eat about 3400 mg of sodium per day. This is more than double the amount of sodium we need.
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September 20, 2012
During pregnancy you require extra vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support your own health and foster your baby's growth.
October 1, 2012
Pre-packaged foods are labelled with a Nutrition Facts table and an ingredient list.
March 15, 2012
Getting kids to eat healthy foods is very important, but what about getting them on board with healthy drinks?
March 15, 2012
Sugary drinks add calories we don't need. Learn how to make healthier drink choices, and choose milk and water more often.
March 22, 2012
Sugary Drinks Sugary drinks are full of calories and don't provide the nutrients your body needs to perform at its best.
March 1, 2012
Sodium is found in salt. It's the sodium in salt that can be harmful to our health. All types of salt are high in sodium.
March 15, 2012
Healthy eating patterns are set during childhood and the teen years. So start early to promote healthy food choices and regular physical activity. Doing so can help to get children on the right path to good health and to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.Pages
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What’s for dinner? At the end of a long day when you’re harried, hurried and your family is hungry, that’s not a question you want to hear – especially if you’re asking yourself the same question!
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Most British Columbians, including children, don’t get enough vegetables and fruits. Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide recommends 7-10 servings per day for adults. Children and teens need 4-8 servings per day.
September 17, 2012
Whole grain foods like oats, whole wheat, brown rice, whole rye and barley are great foods to satisfy your hunger and provide energy to help our bodies move, work and think.
September 16, 2012
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August 29, 2012
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Did you know that 75 per cent of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods? Reading the label on packaged foods is a key factor in making healthier food choicesMarch 22, 2012
Sugary Drinks Sugary drinks are full of calories and don't provide the nutrients your body needs to perform at its best.March 15, 2012
Sugary drinks add calories we don't need. Learn how to make healthier drink choices, and choose milk and water more often.
