If a food is low in fat or fat-free, it must be healthy.
Just because a food is low in fat or fat-free doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Some low-fat foods are definitely not healthy choices, like candy or pop. Low-fat foods can still be high…
No one needs an energy drink. Energy drinks might give you a short burst of energy, but it won’t last. Energy drinks contain a lot of sugar, sometimes up to 14 teaspoons of sugar! The best way to get energized is to eat well, be active, stay hydrated and get enough sleep.
A healthy, home-cooked meal on the table doesn’t take as much time as you think. Simple, nutritious foods can make tasty meals, and planning in advance will help you use your time…
Processed foods have no place in a healthy diet.
Some processed foods, such as whole grain pasta, canned light tuna and plain frozen vegetables, are healthy choices. Others should be limited because they are high in calories, fat, sugar or sodium,…
: You need vitamin and mineral supplements to be healthy
Vitamin and mineral supplements can’t replace the benefits of healthy food or provide nutrients such as fibre, carbohydrates, essential fats and protein. Most healthy people can meet their vitamin and mineral needs…
People who are food insecure are unemployed.
“Sixty-five per cent of food insecure households rely on wages as their primary source of income,” says Stern. Precarious income leads to compromises in the quality and quantity of food and a…
: Certain foods, like grapefruit, cabbage soup or celery, can burn fat and make you lose weight quickly.
Sorry! There is no food that burns fat or makes you lose weight more quickly. Weight loss diets that focus on single foods, like grapefruit, are restrictive and lack nutrients needed for…
Healthy food costs too much
With some planning and wise choices, you can create tasty, healthy and affordable meals. To get the most value, choose foods that are big on nutrients and low on cost. Scanning flyers…
Frozen vegetables and fruit are not as nutritious as fresh.
While nothing beats the taste of fresh produce in season, frozen produce is usually picked and packed ripe, when it’s most nutritious. Frozen produce helps us eat a variety of vegetables and…
“Multi-grain” is the same as “whole grain.”
Multi-grain isn’t always whole grain. Multi-grain products include different grains, but they may not be whole. You’ll get the greatest health benefits from eating whole grains. Look on the food label’s ingredient…
The best way to limit your sodium intake is to stop using the salt shaker.
Canadians eat too much sodium, but the salt shaker is not the biggest culprit. Over 75 percent of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods, packaged and ready-to-eat foods. To limit…
