Glow Glow Glow!Fruits and Vegetables contain many different vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function optimally. We should try to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables of all colors each day. These are our GLOW foods. Fruits & Veg contain many different vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function optimally. We […]
_ Grow Grow Grow!Proteins are made of many building blocks known as amino acids. We need dietary protein to supply amino acids for the growth and maintenance of our cells and tissues. These are our GROW foods. Whether you eat meat or not, protein is an essential macronutrient which is vital to your health. Protein […]
Go Go Go! Carbohydrates are the foods that our bodies need to obtain energy. They are our GO foods. Often times carbohydrates are given a bad name and are commonly one of the first foods that are excluded when one tries to eat healthy or lose weight. It is not only possible, but also vital […]
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims fast each day- believers taking part will not eat or drink anything during daylight hours. Fasting is considered to be an act of worship, that enables Muslims to feel closer to God and strengthen their spiritual health and self discipline. Stay tuned […]
Snacks can make up for an important part of nutrition in early childhood and is a great opportunity to encourage healthy eating. Children have small stomachs and can only eat a small amount of food at a time, hence why they often need two snacks between their three meals a day. Smart snacking ensures that […]
Why is sugar so unhealthy? Sugar provides the body with glucose- our main energy source. The problem however is that many children consume for sugar than recommended. This can result in weight gain and even diabetes. Products such as juice and sweet drinks replace nutrients in a child’s diet and can result in vitamin and […]
What is a processed food? Most foods we eat are processed in some way. Fruit is picked from trees, vegetables are sliced and peeled, ground beef ground in a machine, butter has been separated from milk and churned. We call this Mechanical processing. The food is in, or fairly close to, its natural state. It […]
Did you know that you can still feed your child a healthy balanced diet with traditional cultural foods? Just be sure to monitor portion sizes! In the picture above is a portioned size of a traditional Indian dish called “kitcheri” – a mix of lentils (protein) and rice (carbs). This dish is usually served with […]
The healthy plate model serves as a guide for how much of each food group should be consumed. The healthy plate model serves as a guide on portion sizes of different types of food. It is recommended that one half of your plate should be filled with non- starchy vegetables. Non- starchy vegetables are all […]
Feel like you don’t have time to make “healthy food/snacks” on a daily basis? Why not meal plan on 1 day per week? Below are some tips on how to save time in the kitchen: Write out which meals you want to make for the week Try to use some of the same ingredients in […]
