The Dreaded Question – What’s for Dinner?
This information comes from Healthy Families BC. At the end of a long day when you are harried, hurried and your family is hungry, that’s not a question you want to hear – especially if you’re asking...
View ArticleFamilies – Get Fit and Healthy for FREE!
The City of Abbotsford has been chosen to offer the MEND (mind, exercise, nutrition, do-it) program which is funded through the Ministry of Health. This 10 week program is a fun, free program for...
View ArticleWhy Dieting Doesn’t Usually Work
Weight loss happens to be one of the most popular goals that people set. Sandra Aamodt is a neuroscientist and science writer, who takes the complexities of neuroscience research and whips them into...
View ArticleDon’t Eat This For Breakfast!
Nutella is a favorite breakfast spread for a lot of children. And if you listen to the commercials, you hear that it’s also nutritious. Or is it? In this 4:30 video, Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, of...
View ArticleHomemade Fishy Crackers
Parents are becoming more and more aware of what goes into the food they feed their family. Whether it be because of allergies, sensitivities or simply a desire to eat better, we are becoming more...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Oil
This is a great article if you’ve ever found yourself in the kitchen wondering which oil you should be cooking with. In this article from www.acefitness.org, you will learn the cooking uses, the type...
View ArticleWhat to Do With All Those Carrots?
Do you have a big bags of carrots in the fridge and don’t know what to do with them? Watch this quick video and learn how to make a Moroccan Carrot and Orange Salad. The salad only has 5 ingredients...
View ArticleMEND – FREE Healthy Living Program for Families
What is it? MEND is a fun, FREE 10 week program for families with 7-13 year olds who want to learn more about healthy behaviours. The program supports families to live a healthy lifestyle. Groups of up...
View ArticleIt’s better to eat calories, than to drink them.
This article is from Healthy Families BC. Here are some great tips to help you and your family reduce sugary drinks. Click here to read the rest of the tips.
View ArticleCooking and Eating on $1.75 a Day
Many families struggle to afford healthy food. In this post there is a great resource that will help make this easier. April 27 to May 1st is the annual Live Below the Line Challenge. The challenge is,...
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