Health Info ClipPrepared by Public HealthVitalité Health

NetworkMarch 2014

Simply Cook and Enjoy!

MD

MARCH: NUTRITION MONTHDIETITIANS OF CANADA

Why cook?

• More healthy homemade meals = better food intake

• Less restaurant and commercially prepared foods = money savings + better nutrition

• To gain useful competencies that will serve all your life

You and your family are in a hurry? Make healthy convenient meals…

• Sandwiches• Wraps• Omelets• Healthy pizzas on

hamburger buns

Smoothies are a super way to learn cooking!

• The only tool you need is a blender! Ask for help from an adult when necessary.

• Create your own frosty combos with fresh, frozen or canned fruit, yogurt and milk!

• Feel adventurous? Add spinach or cereals.

Think outside of the box…

• Mash cooked cauliflower with cooked potatoes.

• Add cooked and mashed or raw shredded carrots to homemade cheese macaroni.

• Add fruits to your cereals or yogurt.

www.dietetians.ca

• Check out recipes, cooking tips and healthy eating information.

• Watch videos of dietitians serving up cooking tips.

• Find a dietitian in your area.

Get the Apps!

Download for free Dietitians of Canada Apps for the iPad and iPhone

•Eatipser at www.eatipster.com

•Cookspiration at www.cookspiration.com