March is Nutrition Month in Canada and the Dietitians of Canada is encouraging all Canadians to take the “100 Meal Journey”. The 100 meal journey looks at taking small steps, one meal at a time, to create a healthier diet and lifestyle. Check out the following from the Dietitians of Canada which offers you tips to get prepared for the 100 meal journey and stay tuned for more in our Nutrition Month series.
The Dietitians of Canada: Week 1 — Get Ready!
February is Heart Month and our February Food for Thought series continues to provide you with tips to eat well for your heart. The following from Eating Well discusses the best and worst foods to eat for your heart. Check it out and be heart-smart today!
Eating Well: The Worst and Best Things to Eat for Your Heart
February is Heart and Stroke Month in Canada. One of the best ways to protect your heart is through a healthy, balanced diet. The following from the Heart and Stroke Foundation provides 10 Tips for heart-smart eating.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation: Top 10 Tips for Heart-Smart Eating
According to reports from University of Guelph the cost of food in Canada rose 4.1% in 2015 and is excepted to rise at least another 3 % in 2016. With trips to the local supermarket costing much more, how can you manage to still eat well without breaking the bank? The following from CTV News provides 5 great tips to maintain healthy eating during these tough financial times.
You can’t argue with science, right? So when it comes to healthy eating, why bother with the latest trend or fad diet craze. These scientifically proven healthy eating tips, brought to you by Science Alert, are some of the best tips to help you on your way to a healthier lifestyle.
Science Alert: 15 healthy eating habits that work, according to science
It’s easy to think of resolutions each new year. We all have vices, bad habits, and things we know we can improve upon or want to change about ourselves. The hard part is achieving these goals, especially as we move further away from January 1st.
The majority of resolutions tend to focus upon creating a healthier diet, getting more exercise and other activities that lead to an overall healthier lifestyle. The following from Eat Right Ontario provides some great tips that can help you to achieve these healthier lifestyle goals in 2016.
We all know that eating well translates into better health, however, sometimes our busy lives get in the way and make it difficult to plan, prepare and cook healthy meals 7 days a week. How can you achieve this despite your busy schedule? Proper planning! Knowing how to create the proper balance your body requires from your meals and planning ahead can help you to stay on track. The following from the Dietitians of Canada provides great information and tips on how to eat well and make 2016 your healthiest year yet!
The Dietitians of Canada: Planning Meals Using Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
The month of December is filled with dinner parties, get-togethers and other festivities which all have one thing in common – delicious temptations that can lead to holiday weight gain and the formation of unhealthy habits. Although it’s good to treat yourself, especially at this time of the year, it’s important to do so in moderation. The following from Eating Well discusses some great ways to help you stay focussed and healthy this holiday season by avoiding too many temptations and overindulging.
Orthorexia, defined as: “an obsession with eating foods that one considers healthy,” is making a great deal of news lately. Though not recognized by the medical community as an official diagnosis, the obsession with clean and healthy eating has become a heightened problem and many feel this is due to the abundance of information widely available on the internet. Whether orthorexia is an official eating disorder or not, it is important to speak to a professional if you or someone you love is experiencing obsessions with food to avoid long-term consequences. An Occupational Therapist can help. Check out the following from the Hamilton Spectator which discusses more about Orthorexia and the debates over its validity.
The Hamilton Spectator: ‘Orthorexia’ – an obsession with healthy eating as defined by the Internet
Having kids help in the kitchen, baking and preparing meals, is great for improving their relationship with food, reducing picky eating, encouraging healthy eating, and can also help boost math and reading skills. Spending time together cooking is also a great way to bond with your children. The following site, The Family Kitchen, has great tips, ideas and recipes to help encourage you and your family to work together in the kitchen. Check it out and get cooking together!