Eating Well on a Budget
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more or that you need to give up on making healthy choices. In fact, even with rising food costs you can still enjoy healthy eating. It just...
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A New Front-of-Package Symbol is Now Required on Some Packaged Foods and Drinks
Have you seen a new symbol of a magnifying glass on packaged foods while shopping? This new front-of-package symbol can help you quickly and easily identify foods and drinks high in saturated fat, sugars...
6 Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
Food is more than fuel. It connects us to our cultures, our communities and ourselves. The holidays are meant to be joyful—filled with connection, celebration and of course great food. Yet for many people,...
Sodium and Your Health: How Much Is Too Much?
Sodium is an essential mineral that is found in food and in table salt. You need some sodium to stay healthy as sodium helps regulate fluid balance, maintain healthy nerve and muscle function, and...
Prebiotics: Beneficial Effects for Digestive Health and Wellbeing
In recent years, gut health has taken centre stage in conversations about nutrition and overall wellness—and for good reason. A well-functioning digestive system is vital for overall health. One key player in this digestive...
A New Front-of-Package Symbol is Starting to Appear on Some Packaged Foods and Drinks
Have you seen a new symbol of a magnifying glass on packaged foods while shopping? This new front-of-package symbol can help you quickly and easily identify foods and drinks high in saturated fat, sugars...
Canada’s Food Guide on Eating Vegetables and Fruit—and How to Make Them a Bigger Part of Your Day
When it comes to healthy eating, one of the simplest yet most powerful habits you can develop is eat more vegetables and fruit. According to Canada’s Food Guide, vegetables and fruits are an important...
Calcium – More Than Just Bone Health
When you think of calcium, chances are your first thought is strong bones and teeth. We know calcium as the mineral that strengthens our skeletal system, however, it also plays other roles in the...