Many of us are interested in learning more about making healthy choices in our diets. The following websites offer a wide range of information that you may find useful.
5 a Day
5 a Day - Produce for Better Health Foundation. This is a good website for nutritional information and recipes. It could add color to your day!
Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition
The Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition is a multi-sector, science-based organization that provides food and nutrition policy and information. We are a catalyst in advancing the nutritional health and well-being of Canadians. Our key priorities and activities serve to influence nutritional health based on solid scientific evidence.
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating is designed to help Canadians make wise food choices. The Food Guide translates the science of healthy eating into a practical pattern of food choices that meets nutrient needs, promotes health and minimizes the risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases.
Health Canada
The Canadian Federal Government Health Department website.
Dietitians of Canada
This website helps you assess your food choices, activity patterns and healthy weight. It provides you with personalized feedback to help you achieve your healthy eating and active living goals and answers your nutrition questions.
Canadian Cancer Society
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer.
lycopene.org web site
This website explores how lycopene, a powerful antioxidant abundant in red tomatoes and processed tomato products, may help prevent prostate cancer and some other forms of cancer, heart disease and other serious diseases.
Heart and Stroke Foundation
The place to go for reliable information about heart disease and strokes. The Heart & Stroke Foundation is the largest non-commercial source of funds for heart disease and stroke research in Canada through the support of volunteers, donors and employees.