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We all need to take part in wasting less food. Finding ways to reduce food waste is just as important for us at home as it is for food producers …

Don’t let price or availability of fresh produce prevent you from filling Half Your Plate with vegetables. Frozen vegetables give year-round variety at affordable prices. Frozen vegetables are just as …

Microwave ovens are convenient appliances to have in the kitchen. They are great for thawing and particularly good for cooking vegetables, making cream sauces and soups, and reheating leftovers. Microwaves …

The foods you choose to eat can have a direct impact on your ability to enjoy life to its fullest. Understanding food will help you make healthy eating decisions that …

There are basic foods you should try to keep on hand in your kitchen for easy meal planning and for times when you are unable to go to the store. …

There are benefits to planning a food menu for several days at a time. By planning meals and snacks you will be able to make healthier choices and save time …

There are simple ways we can build healthy eating habits. On average, it takes more than two months to turn a new behaviour into a habit, so continue to work …

Canada’s Food Guide is a 2-page health document created to provide Canadians with a guide to healthy eating. The Food Guide not only gives an example of what a “healthy …

Gardening can have a significant impact on your mental and physical health. There are countless benefits to gardening! To begin growing your own food, start with vegetables that are suited …

Many communities in Northern Manitoba have a difficult time accessing affordable, healthy foods. Limited selection of nutritious food in stores, expensive food prices, high poverty rates and uncertainty of food …