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
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
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
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
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
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
July 4, 2013
While eating fish is good for you, there are concerns about mercury levels in some kinds of fish. Find out what to watch out for.
June 13, 2013
Are you confused by the many cooking oils at the grocery store? We break down which ones are best used for different kinds of cooking.
March 26, 2013
Is coconut oil a “superfood”? There are many health claims connected to it. Here is what we know.
March 12, 2013
You shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but you should absolutely judge a food by one.
February 26, 2013
The ongoing battle between butter and margarine: who wins when it comes to your heart?
November 8, 2012
The recent beef recall has people wondering if it is safe to eat beef. If you ate beef before, how can you feel safe going forward?
November 1, 2012
Did you know the colour of an egg's shell has nothing to do with its nutritional value? Learn surprising facts about items you buy at the grocery store.
October 2, 2012
Eggs are in the “Dairy” section. Hmmm. Do grocery store departments confuse food group classification?
September 27, 2012
Melodie Yong is the dietitian with Global BC’s Morning News. Thanks for contributing as a guest blogger Melodie!
