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Tag Archives: Lunches
New Year, Start Healthy. Brown Baggin’ it!
Spending $1200 every year on lunch…sounds crazy doesn't it? After you do the math it is possible. If you are spending $5 on lunch every day, that equates to $25 per week, $100 per month, and yes- $1,200 per year! Start the New Year off right by brown baggin’ it. Maybe you have a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, or to save some money. Packing a lunch for work can save you cash and calories. Committing to make a nutritious lunch at least 3 times per week is a great way to start. Here are a few tips to follow when packing a lunch: Prep: Plan your lunch ahead by cooking extra portions for dinners, such as casseroles, stews … Continue reading
More Food Safety Tips – Eating outdoors
As barbecue and picnic season is upon us, it is important to consider food safety especially when eating outdoors. Food safety is important all year round, so why do we need to be extra concerned during the summer months? Foodborne bacteria thrive when food enters the temperature danger zone of 4°C to 60°C, which can easily happen in summer temperatures. For this reason, people must take extra care when preparing and storing foods for outdoor eating. Keeping food at proper temperaturesis important in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. As a rule, cold food should be kept cold and hot food kept hot. For picnics, barbecues and packed lunches, this can be done by using ice packs and coolers for … Continue reading
March is Nutrition Month
Each March, Dietitians of Canada (DC) Organize Nutrition Month. The theme for this year is Celebrating Food… from the Field to the Plate! Dietitians are your trusted, qualified experts in food and nutrition. Dietitians can provide tips and techniques to help you with your food choices and preparation techniques. Dietitians can provide solutions on how to cook healthy meals in a timely manner. Dietitians make recommendations based on accurate, reliable information with current research and evidence. Helpful Tips from this year’s campaign Time Management Plan a week’s menu and recipes at once Take time on the weekend or on your day off to prepare and grocery shop Post the menu on your fridge Planned Leftovers Cook extra chicken breast Cut … Continue reading
Back to School Lunches – Fun and Nutritious
Good nutrition is essential for your child to have a great day at school. Packing a bag lunch is one way to ensure that your child will have a nutritious mid-day meal, and even a healthy snack or two. Sandwiches are a popular choice for a school lunch. Be mindful of food safety, remember that meats, dairy products, and eggs are perishable, so be sure to use a freezer pack (or a frozen juice box) to keep them cold. Sandwich Tips: Choose whole grain bread, wraps, or pitas Use turkey, lean roast beef, or chicken, preferably the whole muscle meat left over from last night’s dinner–with light mayonnaise, mustard, and a slice of cheese Add tomato, dark leafy lettuce and … Continue reading