Smart Shopping
A wise consumer makes smart choices and spends money carefully when shopping for goods and services. Here are some hints that can help you make smarter purchasing choices: Make a …
Body Image – Tips for the Teens you Know
Body image is how you see your body, and your thoughts, feelings and judgments about what you see. Body image changes over time depending on what is happening around you. …
Dealing With Mould (Mold)
“Classroom Closes After Black Mould Found in School” was the headline in a recent Saskatoon StarPhoenix. A teacher who worked full time in this room reported feeling ill and believed symptoms …
Hunger and the Ability to Learn
Is there a link between a child’s ability to learn and how they eat? The Tufts University Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy shows a link between nutrition and cognitive development. …
Homemade Baby Food
Preparing your own baby food requires a little planning but can be fun and easy to do. There are many reasons to make your own baby food and by following …
Garden Rotation and Seeding Times
As the planting season approaches, we ponder where to plant the seeds in the garden. HORT-HINTS III, published by the Extension Division at the University of Saskatchewan suggests dividing gardens into …
Water: Make sure You’re Getting Enough
Despite an ever-changing world, one thing has stayed the same & water is essential for life. Water plays a huge role in the human body. It controls body temperature and …
Canola oil pastry and basics of hydrogenated oils
Question: I am looking for a pastry recipe made with oil and some information on hydrogenated oils. Can you help? Answer: Let’s start with a few definitions as a way of understanding …
Wholesome Fibre – Rich Grains
Saskatchewan crops produce nearly two thirds of the wheat grown in Canada and significant quantities of other grains. According to Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, Canadians are encouraged to consume …
The Importance of Breakfast
Breakfast, or “break the fast” is considered to be the most important meal of the day. The average time between supper and breakfast the next morning is 12-14 hours. This …
