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 […]

Nutrition at Work
Our busy schedules can leave us feeling like jugglers, frantically trying to keep all the balls in the air. Here are some suggestions to build a healthy diet into your working day – without adding to your workload!
Breakfast
Lunch
Dining out
Dinner
Snacks
Breakfast:
Tempted to skip breakfast? With a little advance planning, you can make breakfast in less […]

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 […]

Fruits and Vegetables
Recommended Servings: 5-10 a Day
Fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants, such as vitamins E and C, are nature’s best weapon in the fight against disease and aging. Fruits and vegetables also add much-needed fibre to your diet. Fibre counteracts the damaging effects of our highly-refined diets, reducing the risk of diverticulosis […]

Healthy Diet
Nourishing with nutrients
The food you eat supplies essential nutrients that you need to stay healthy and energetic all day long. Nutrients play a very important role in maintaining your good health.
But you can’t just walk into the grocery store and buy a bag full of nutrients! Nutrients are always more effective when consumed as […]