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Sweetners
Both natural and artificial sweeteners give a sweet flavour, but there are important differences between them.
Budgeting for Nutrition
Many costs of daily living are fixed. But, our food budget can be flexible depending on how wise our food planning and purchasing habits are. By doing some simple things, you can save money and eat healthier too.
Make Shift Work and Eating Well Work for You
If you are working shifts following some of these suggestions may be helpful.
Over 50? Vitamin D is Key
Vitamin D is a unique nutrient and helps reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis in older adults.
Snacks that Fill You Up
Here are some ideas for healthy snacks.
Mixing Up Your Meat
The Meat and Alternatives group are an important part of healthy eating and there are lots of tasty options.
Ask the Dietitian: What about mercury in fish?
Fish are a wonderful source of protein and there are some low mercury options.
Omega-3 Fats & Heart Disease [pdf version]
The type of fat you eat can increase your risk for heart disease. One very important group of unsaturated fats are the omega-3 fats.
Holiday Food Safety
Holiday time is busy, but food safety needs to be remembered.
Eating Less Salt
Find out how much salt is right for you and how to eat less salt.
The Truth About Fat…
Learn about the different types of fat and the healthier options to choose.
Whole vs. Refined Grains: What’s The Difference?
Whole grains contain more nutrients when compared to refined grains. Learn more about whole and refined grains.
Food Labels: A Great Source of Nutrition Information
The Nutrition Facts table tells you how many calories, nutrients, and fibre is in the food based on the specific serving size.
last modified 2010-07-28