Understanding Canada’s Food Guide
by Kate Wilson, RD, PHEc Canada’s Food Guide isn’t just a set of rules—it’s a roadmap to better health. By following its recommendations, you can enjoy balanced meals, reduce health …
Are you Getting Enough Protein?
Protein is a vital nutrient needed to keep you healthy. Are you getting enough protein?
Accurate Nutrition Information
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists This is the information age. Consumers are constantly bombarded with information from television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the Internet. …
Nutrition Tips For Travelers
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Whether you are flying, driving, taking a bus, boat or plane, it is likely that you will be eating …
Frugal Food Shopping
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Are you feeling the pinch at the grocery store due to current food prices? The prices of some basic …
Nutrition on the Internet
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Have you gone to the Internet for nutrition information? The Internet can be a good source of information; but …
Sharing Cooking with the Ones You Love
In honour of family month on the Home & Family blog here is MAHE Board Member Darren Fife and his grandmother preparing Veggie Pasta Shells. Bon appetit! Darren Fife is …
Food Safety Quiz
Originally posted on the Emmie Oddie HomeFamily.net website Updated in June 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists Here’s a quiz to see how food-safety savvy you are. There …
Food Safety – Everyone is a Partner
By Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec. Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists According to Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 11 and 13 …
Food Fact or Fad – How do you know?
By Jennifer Dyck, PHEc Be up-to-date with your health In today’s world of information overload we have messages coming at us from all angles on what is healthy, what is …
