Although it may take time, Canada’s Health Minister has announced that they are working on a plan to reduce food marketing to Children under 13 and to update food labelling in hopes to thwart the rise obesity and obesity linked diseases. Learn more in the following article from Radio Canada International.
Radio Canada International: Government seeks to boost healthy eating habits
Eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to be expensive and time consuming. Take a look at these money and time-saving tips for a healthier diet care of The Huffington Post.
The Huffington Post: Here’s How To Eat Healthy While Saving Time And Money
For kids, and kids at heart, Halloween is always fun! But among the pile of candy is a hidden pile of sugar that is detrimental to your health. Now that the fun is over, how do you as a parent limit the amount they consume? Try our 10 great solutions to rid your home of excess Halloween Candy.
It’s apple season! Keep the doctor away by enjoying these delicious and healthy fruits while they are local and in season. Take a look at some of the best ways to enjoy apples in the following article from Best Health Magazine.
Sadly, North America is not known for its healthy dietary choices. However, by adopting some common principles from healthier countries around the world, we too can become healthier and happier. Check out the following from The Huffington Post which discusses some of the world’s healthiest diets and what they all have in common.
The Huffington Post: What The World’s Healthiest Diets Have In Common
Do you have a picky eater? Are your school lunches coming home half-eaten or leaving you to wonder if your kids are starving all day? In the following article from CBC a healthy food expert discusses how getting kids involved in the selection and creation of their own lunches will help to ensure they are eaten. Take a look at the article and view our video on Solutions for Picky Eaters for even more tips to get kids eating healthy meals.
CBC: Food expert says kids should pick their lunches
OT-V: Solutions For Picky Eaters
School starts next week and although many welcome the return of routine, packing a healthy lunch that won’t come home uneaten remains an ongoing parental challenge. It’s true–packing your child’s lunch can seem like a daunting, never ending task, but with a little prep work you can suffer short term pain for long term gain! The following from Once a Month Meals shares great healthy lunch recipes to make ahead, freeze and pack all month long.
Breakfast is well known as the most important meal of the day –the meal that kicks starts your metabolism and fuels you for the day ahead. Learn some valuable information about how to make this first meal your healthiest of the day in the following from Time Magazine.
Time Magazine: 9 Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Weekday Mornings
Why did you grab that snack? Are you bored, stressed, anxious, eating out of habit, or are you actually hungry? There are so many things that lead us to the fridge – are you able to recognize why? The following from Alive Magazine discusses many of the different reasons we eat and how mindfulness can help you to recognize your true hunger cues.
Hydration is important at any age and at any time of the year, but especially during the hot summer months. We all have heard of the “eight glasses a day” rule, but is this the right amount for everyone? The answer is not as simple as you think. Depending on your age, overall health, and activity level the required amount may vary. Take a look at the following from Reader’s Digest to learn more about the amount of water you should strive to drink each day and other tips to keep you well hydrated.
Reader’s Digest: How Much Water Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?