So far this Nutrition Month, dietitians Marianne and Rebecca have shared some great tips on:
- Getting ready for healthy eating changes
- Choosing quality, nourishing foods
- Thinking about portion sizes
They also collected a great list of pro tips from 10 of their colleagues.
Now, for week four of Nutrition Month, it's all about trying something new! If you think healthy eating is bland, think again! Nutrition Month is a great time to get creative, try new flavours and foods, and refresh your recipes.
Here are some more tips that Marianne and Rebecca shared with me:
Perk up your menu with tantalizing recipes
Sometimes your menu just needs a little inspiration. With recipes this good, you'll want to get cooking right now!
- Go fish! For a quick dinner, make salmon loaf
- Bite into this super salad: Grilled corn, arugula and couscous salad
- You'll love the leftovers with "leftover" frittata
- They'll be asking for more! Double up on dilly beet hummus
- Dish up a divine dessert with beany brownies
- Soups on! Serve up some hearty lentil soup
Instead of take out tonight, make your own quick and tasty meals
Relying on take out? Does your mealtime routine need reviving? Skip take out and bring back kitchen fun by switching up how you cook and serve supper.
- Cook create-it-yourself meals with your kids. Try a family taco, fajita, salad bar. With everyone helping, meal prep is easy.
- Make your own pizzas in minutes. Top whole grain flat breads with tomato sauce, flavourful cheese and leftover roasted veggies. Yum!
- Sandwiches for supper? Sure! Use whole grain buns, hummus or leftover roasted chicken or beef and a slice of cheese and then pile on the veggies.
For more healthy cooking ideas, visit the Dietitians of Canada.
These tips are adapted from the Dietitians of Canada's Nutrition Month Campaign materials. Find more information about Nutrition Month and join other Canadians on a 100 meal journey.
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