Easy ways to cut the fat and cholesterol in your diet

Reduce the amount of meat in your diet - eat smaller portions and plan some meals around grains, lentils and vegetables, instead of meat
When you do buy meat, choose leaner cuts - trim off all visible fat
Take the skin off turkey and chicken before you […]

Preparing healthy food: how to modify a recipe
Just because a recipe calls for a specific ingredient doesn’t mean you must use that ingredient. Your favorite recipes can be modified to make them more nutritious or lower in fat by reducing or substituting ingredients that are more acceptable. Remember that recipes are only guidelines - not […]

Keep it to a minimum
Some foods just don’t contribute to a healthy, nutritious eating plan. If you’re aiming for a healthy diet, these are a few foods that you should limit or try to avoid:
Alcohol – drink alcohol in moderation

Moderate drinking means no more than one drink a day or seven drinks in a week
Drinking […]

Milk and Dairy Products
Recommended Servings: 2-4 a Day
Milk is an essential part of a well-balanced diet. Milk products supply almost two-thirds of the calcium and vitamin D we need to stay healthy. As a matter of fact, milk provides one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D. Both of these nutrients help build strong […]

Meat and Meat Alternatives
Recommended Servings: 2-3 a Day
Meat and meat alternatives supply protein to build a strong and healthy structural system for your body. Your bones, organs, connective tissue, muscle, hair, nails and teeth are all made up of protein. Meat also provides essential nutrients, such as iron, zinc and B vitamins. Excess protein is […]

Grain Products
Recommended Servings: 5-12 a Day
Grain products, such as cereal and bread, provide the fuel that your body needs to power your brain, nervous system and muscles. Grains are naturally low in fat and are an excellent source of dietary fibre, folate, iron and other protective compounds
What to look for:
Choose enriched breads, cereals and pastas […]

Ready to Switch to a Healthier Diet?
Here are some action steps to help you get started – and keep you
heading in the right direction!
Assess your eating habits

Write down everything you’ve eaten in the last week. Be honest – no cheating!
Measure your servings to see how much you’re really eating in a day – the size […]

Eat more whole grains:

When you’re serving pasta dishes, switch to whole wheat noodles
Try whole wheat pancakes or waffles – they’re delicious and good for you, too
Add a meatless meal to your menu once a week – enjoy a vegetable lasagna or a vegetable stir-fry with beans
Start your morning with oatmeal – it’s a whole-grain cereal […]

Eat more fruits and vegetables:

If you’re in a hurry, head to the salad bar in your grocery store to buy cut up fruits and vegetables
For fast and easy snacking, keep a bowl of cut-up, ready-to-eat vegetables in the fridge
Top your breakfast cereal with fruit, for a delicious flavour hit AND a nutritional boost in the […]

Confused about what to eat?
Nutrition is certainly one of the ‘hot’ topics today. We’re constantly bombarded by articles and headlines recommending trendy new diets or the latest food fad. No wonder we’re all a little confused about what a ‘healthy diet’ really means!
Making healthy choices
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be a complicated process. If you […]