New federal funds boost Ontario school meals program by $108M over 3 years
The officials say Ottawa will be chipping in $108.5 million over the next three years to Ontario’s existing Student Nutrition…
Back-to-school lunches: Dietitian tips for avoiding ultra-processed foods
With the start of a new school year, Canadian parents are facing the familiar challenge of packing healthy lunches for…
More than half of baby foods in U.S. fail WHO nutrition standards: study
Whether it’s high sodium, too much sugar or misleading labels, nearly 60 per cent of infant and toddler foods sold…
2 Guelph food charities merge to help feed more children and families
Keep Kids Fed will run through two streams: a student nutrition program and providing children with food packages to take…
Duo behind Beck’s Broth saluted with health food award
Beckie Prime (left) and Domenique Mastronardi won an award for their beverage, Beck’s Broth. The drink is sold in about…
Student nutrition programs in Ontario grapple with nearly ‘limitless need’
Half of a hard-boiled egg or an apple cut six ways — student nutrition programs across Ontario are finding ways…
Setting realistic goals for New Year’s resolutions is key, experts say
Getting in shape is the most popular New Year’s resolution, but many people set the bar too high and struggle…
Manitoba offers money as step to full school nutrition program
The Manitoba government is planning to take a step in the coming weeks toward its plan for a universal school…
As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need
The Coalition for Healthy School Food and Breakfast Club of Canada are urging the government to implement a national school…
N.B. woman turns yard into vegetable garden to inspire others to grow food
A New Brunswick woman has turned her front yard into a vegetable garden, hoping to encourage more Canadians to grow…