It’s important to get your fill of whole grains but what’s the best source? Try the grain family! As part of a balanced diet, carbohydrates play an important role and can be found in grains. Did you know the average healthy adult, and child over the age of one, need 130g of carbohydrates for proper brain function!1 The best way to think about grains is to separate them into 2 categories: whole grains and refined grains.
To honour Canada’s trusted nutrition experts, the third Wednesday of March is celebrated as Dietitian’s Day! This is a special time of year to recognize those in our communities who play a profound role in improving the health and lives of many people - Registered Dietitians (RDs). To get to know your RDs a little bit better, here’s what you need to know.
We at GoodumsTM are very excited to welcome in the New Year! With so many ways to make and enjoy cookies as part of healthy, balanced eating year-round, we’ve rounded up the top 20 ways that we plan on biting into GoodumsTM throughout 2020.
Snacking plays a large role in a child’s daily nutrition and good health. The type of snack and timing is important in helping children grow and develop. Nutritious or ‘smart’ snacks can help children think and play. Look for snacks with higher amounts of protein, such as nuts, seeds, eggs and milk. As well, packing snacks with whole grains and fibre can help the body feel full longer and cut down on swings in energy level.
