Select home-grown, local, regional and seasonal produce for top value, taste and nutrition. Prepare fresh foods simply, without heavy sauces, and enjoy the natural flavours. Also choose lower-fat milk products more often. Go ahead and indulge in your favourite dessert or snack food even if it's high in fat, but do so less often and in smaller portions. Children acquire attitudes about food first and foremost at home.
Positive attitudes develop when food preparation and mealtimes are pleasant and fun experiences.
So take time to enjoy meals and snacks with your children. Adapted from The Canadian Dietetic Association's National Nutrition Month Campaign, Celebrating the Pleasure of Healthy Eating, 1995. Healthy eating doesn't mean having to make radical changes in your eating habits. A few simple substitutions can help you reduce your fat and calorie intake - and feel better about yourself. Whether it's bowling, mowing the lawn or playing hopscotch with the kids, an active lifestyle pays off.