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March is nutrition month!

Here are some tips from Health Canada for small changes we can make that make a big difference.

• If a muffin recipe asks for 1 cup of sugar, try using 1/2 or 2/3 cup of sugar instead.
• Choose broths that are lower in sodium.
• Rinse canned beans, chickpeas and peas to remove the salt.
• Add herbs and spices to recipes for flavour instead of adding salt.
• Replace saturated fat such as palm oil or butter, with healthier fats such as canola or olive oil.
• Try adding ingredients with fibre such as flax seeds or bran.
• Vegetables or legumes can be added to almost any savoury dish for extra nutrients and fibre. Add vegetables to enchiladas, pasta sauce, stews and casseroles.

The Food Guide includes online tools and resources tailored to a variety of situations, such as eating well at home, at work, at restaurants; and to different age groups like teenagers, adults and seniors.

Curious about how to practice yoga with young children? Come to Take-A-Break this Friday, January 10th , learn more from yoga instructor Susa Bernard and then put it into practice with a mini session with your pre-schooler. Click on the link for more information

How to Practice Yoga with Your Kids (2020-01-10) Usher in 2020 at our first Take a Break Drop in of the year. It’s great chance to meet and chat with other English-speaking parents of preschool-aged children at the Wellness Centre. Hear guest speakers on topics of interest to parents. Talk about being a parent and get support. Exchan