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Location
Windsor and Essex County
Healthy Schools
contact email
csh@wechu.org
contact extension
1555
For More Information
Canada.ca/FoodGuide
- Best viewed online
- Expands on key messages
- Offers recipes, resources, tips, history
- Printable snapshot, healthy eating recommendations, posters
Access a registered dietitian at:
- Health811 toll-free at 8-1-1
- Unlockfood.ca
What is healthy eating?
It’s about: Overall pattern of eating
It doesn’t mean: Eating ONLY “healthy” foods
Contributes to enjoyment, satisfaction, mental and physical well-being
It looks a little different for everyone!
Eat Meals With Others
- Family, friends, neighbours, co-workers
- Quality time, communication, relationships
- Food traditions, generations, culture
- Explore new foods you might not normally try
- Part of celebrations and events
- Put away the screens (TV, phones, tablets)
There are many benefits to eating with others including:
Enjoy your food
- Tasting the flavours
- Open to trying new foods
- Healthy attitude about food
- Socializing
- Tradition
- Making choices that reflect your taste, culture, budget, lifestyle
- Create a positive eating environment
Cook More Often
- Benefits:
- Less reliance on highly processed foods
- Learn new skills
- Save money on meals out
- Choice!
- Cook once, eat twice, batch cooking, time-saving tools
- Plan ahead
- Teach children to cook!
Be Mindful of Your Eating Habits
- Take time to eat
- Notice your hunger cues
- Reconnect to the eating experience by creating awareness of:
- Feelings
- Thoughts
- Emotions
- Behaviours
- Mindfulness means non-judgment!
Healthy Eating is More Than the Foods You Eat
The balanced plate in the Food Guide focuses on balanced meals (and proportions). As we mentioned before, there is more to this guide than “what to eat”. There is also an emphasis on how, when, with who, etc. In other words, it is important to also focus on behaviours that support healthy eating, including:
Make Water Your Drink of Choice
- Does not mean don’t drink milk
- Milk products and milk alternatives are still considered protein foods
- Milk is still considered a healthy drink
Use Food Labels
- Useful for comparing and choosing products:
- If you have an allergy or health condition that requires you to check everything you eat
- For children:
- What is on the label
- Language, math and arts skills
- NOT about choosing only the healthiest option