Salt and Sodium: Get the Facts!

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 choices.

Learn how to plan and prepare low sodium meals your family will love. These easy ideas will help to reduce your overall salt intake. Planning low sodium meals are easier than you think.

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.

It's commonly known that eating too much sodium can result in high blood pressure, but did you know that the amount of sodium you consume can affect your overall heart health too?

They’re usually low in fat and calories but high in nutrients. Eating vegetables and fruit can help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.

Fats are an important part of healthy eating - they provide energy, as well as vitamins A, D, E and K and are important to every cell in your body. However, a little fat goes a long way. The kind of fat is just as important as the amount.

Meat and Alternatives provide the body with protein, B vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc and magnesium. While foods in this group are important for your health, they shouldn't take the biggest space on the plate.