NUTRITION COLUMNS

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Snack attack!
When your kids come home from school, do you feel like you’re under siege to feed them a healthy snack? Be prepared for the onslaught by arming your kitchen with quick-to-prepare healthy foods and starting some new strategies such as making more filling lunches. Here’s how. The best foods for weight loss
Want to shed those unwanted pounds? Ditch the diet shakes and go grocery shopping for the dozens of healthy, filling foods that will help you manage your hunger pangs, keep you feeling satisfied longer and are good for your heart. Here’s how. Throw a veggie party
Looking for something fun to do with the kids on the weekend, for after-school play dates or on holiday? Then throw a taste party of new vegetables and fruit for your kids and their friends. Not only is it fun to do, but you’ll be able to introduce some new foods to your kids in a way that is appealing. Here’s how. Warm up to winter foods
February is the perfect time to cozy up with warm soups and hearty stews that are good for the heart. Many seasonal, affordable and comforting vegetables and fruit make winter cooking easy and delicious. Find out what in-season foods are best to use and how to prepare them. Milk it!
Whether your child is 5 or 15, milk is still an important part of a healthy diet. But many children don’t get enough. Here’s how to get kids to jump back on the milk wagon. What will you be eating in 2010?
Food trends in 2009 included recession dining, fair trade coffee and vitamin D. How will restaurants, chefs and the food industry tempt our palate in 2010? Here are some predictions. Comfort food?
Do your kids gobble down chips or chocolate when they’re stressed or frustrated? Emotional eating is unhealthy and may lead to weight gain. Here are five ways to help your child break the habit. Cheers to a pound-free holiday
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, indulge in several workplace parties or family gatherings, you can avoid gaining extra weight this season. Here are five ways to steer clear of the holiday food traps. Should you buy organic?
Many parents wonder whether organic foods are healthier for their families than conventionally grown foods. Here’s what you need to know. Fibre up, bloating down
Most Canadians know that fibre is good for the heart. But how to get it into your diet without causing digestive upset? Try these nine tips to fill up on fibre without the uncomfortable side effects. Halloween tricks for treats
Creating a new tradition before and after the October holiday can help your children learn how to cut down on sugar, fat and calories – a lifelong healthy habit. Try these unique Halloween ideas parents have implemented that might be right for your family. Eggs 101
Worried that eggs may increase blood cholesterol? Wonder how many eggs can you eat a week? Learn the real facts about eggs. Brain food
Yes, what your children eat can have an impact on how well they do at school. Find out what foods can help boost grades, attention spans and general well-being. Top cholesterol-lowering foods
Want to keep your cholesterol in check? Try incorporating more lipid-lowering foods into your diet. Find out which ones work best. Fruit fun from farm to fork
Getting your children to eat more fruit is easier when you offer the ripest, sweetest, juiciest picks of the season. The green gems of the vegetable world
Summer brings forth a harvest of leafy vegetables that are good for the heart. Try something new this season. Learn how to pick and prepare kale, collard greens or Swiss chard. Avoiding summertime nutrition traps
An ice cream here, a bag of chips there, and it can all add up to unnecessary weight gain in your children. Hold the sugar
You’d be surprised how many food products these days are overly sweet – and packed with empty calories. Mom! I want that orange dinosaur cereal!
You’re at the grocery store. Your kid begs for the cartoon character cereal or other less-than-nutritious foods. What to do? Follow these tips and activities to help your child learn what’s really healthy. Building a better BBQ menu
Eating outdoors adds to the flavour and enjoyment of a summer meal. With these savvy cooking techniques and food safety guidelines, you can serve up your favourites without compromising your heart health.
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