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You can take that to the bank!

HealthCheck — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:33 +0000

Thousands of Canadians access food banks each month. This is a significant number of Canadians who can benefit from healthy food options.

While fresh foods can be difficult to donate, there are plenty of alternatives that are healthy, inexpensive and help to not only feed those in need, but feed them well.

Canada’s Food Guide recommends that adults eat 7 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day.

Tip of the week

Marketa — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:37:52 +0000

Variety is the spice of life - especially when it comes to feeding your kids! Use a variety of shapes, flavours and textures in their foods to keep them from getting bored.

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Happy Mother’s Day

cdombrow — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:27 +0000

To me, Mother’s Day is all about family; actually it is pretty similar to most days. We are blessed with two wonderful kids (now adults) who have terrific significant others, and a 20-month-old grandson. Spending time together is the best gift for this mom! We plan to get together around a meal and just enjoy each other’s company.

Grill it up!

sfoisy — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:55:37 +0000

The sun is almost shining regularly and I think it’s getting warmer every day now (fingers crossed!), which has given me inspiration to dust off my BBQ and organize myself for a season of grilling. Grilling is one of the healthiest cooking methods but that can be overridden if our menu/ ingredients aren’t as healthy.

Here are 5 quick tips to keep you and your BBQ’ing healthy for the summer:

Restaurants quench thirst for nutrient information

HealthCheck — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:48:33 +0000

As of February 1, 2012, Health Check items at restaurants are accompanied by select nutrition information right on the menu or menu board. While the Health Check logo has been guiding Canadian diners towards healthy menu choices since 2006, starting this winter, Canadians will have even more information up-front to help them make a well-informed decision.

Chicken vegetable noodle soup

Marketa — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:29:33 +0000

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Chicken vegetable noodle soup

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HealthCheck — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:02:54 +0000

Pork chops are not the only items you can barbecue! Experiment with leaner meats, fish ,fruits and vegetables on the grill.

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Cinco de Mayo

alegendre — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:56:06 +0000

Having lived in the south of United Stated for several years, I’ve become accustomed to celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I thought for many years that Cinco de Mayo was the celebration of Mexican day of independence, but recently learned that in fact it commemorates May 5, 1862, when Mexico defeated the French forces in the battle of Puebla, east of Mexico City. But all that historical misconception aside; Cinco de Mayo is a perfect excuse to entertain and a great occasion to eat some good old Mexican food!

Tip of the Week

Marketa — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Choose soft margarines that are low in saturated and trans fats. Limit butter, hard margarine, lard and shortening.

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Vegetable Topped Fish Fillets

Marketa — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:23:25 +0000

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Vegetable Topped Fish Fillets

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