August 13, 2013
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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July 31, 2013
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.
July 31, 2013
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.
July 31, 2013
One in four Canadian women and one in eight men have osteoporosis, a condition where bones get thinner and break easily. Reduce your risk of osteoporosis by ensuring you're getting enough bone-building minerals.
July 31, 2013
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.
July 31, 2013
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.
July 31, 2013
Meal planning and careful shopping takes time and effort, so once you have made your purchases, you'll want to maximize their nutritional value and freshness.Most Popular
August 13, 2013
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!July 31, 2013
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.July 31, 2013
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.July 31, 2013
Meal planning and careful shopping takes time and effort, so once you have made your purchases, you'll want to maximize their nutritional value and freshness.July 31, 2013
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.July 31, 2013
One in four Canadian women and one in eight men have osteoporosis, a condition where bones get thinner and break easily. Reduce your risk of osteoporosis by ensuring you're getting enough bone-building minerals.July 31, 2013
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.Featured Blogs
August 15, 2017
The date on food packaging can help you choose safe and healthy foods for you and your family. Here are some tips on different types of date labels and how to use them.
April 19, 2016
What’s good for you can also be good for the environment. Try at least one of these small, daily actions for big, positive change towards a healthier lifestyle and healthier planet.
August 14, 2015
Using the nutrition information found on food labels can help you make healthier choices. But it can also be confusing. Read this list of common food label missteps and learn how you can focus on the facts you need to choose healthy options.
July 14, 2015
Milk and dairy products are sources of vitamin D and calcium; people who avoid these foods due to lactose intolerance, allergic reactions or other reasons can find these nutrients elsewhere.
July 7, 2015
Small fish can be great fish. Read on to find out the top five reasons why you should add sardines, herring and mackerel to your meals.
May 5, 2015
Whole grains are back on the menu! Besides adding a nutty flavour and chewy texture to dishes, they serve up a lot of health benefits. Keep reading to learn more.
April 21, 2015
Soy foods have become more popular in North American diets over the past few decades and are now easy to find in grocery stores. However, it does come with its fair share of controversy. Learn about the benefits and common myths about soy.
March 31, 2015
How’s your nut knowledge? You’ve been asking about nuts, so here are the answers to your nutty questions.
January 28, 2015
What are the different types of natural and added sugars and where do they come from? In this post, I've outlined the different types of sugars found on ingredients lists of packaged food.
January 27, 2015
Natural sugars are found in fruit, milk, honey, maple syrup and table sugar. Sugar substitutes, or sweeteners, include: sugar alcohols, aspartame, cyclamate, sucralose, saccharin, and steviol glycosides or stevia.
