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Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians Introduction A balanced diet is important for good health. Canada’s Food Guide suggests eating vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and protein foods every day for good health. One way to include more vegetables and fruits in your diet is by…

Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians Do you ever wonder about the amount of sugar in your food? In Canada, sugar is added to a lot of the packaged foods that are available in the grocery store. Read more to learn about the sugar in…

Did you know? March is Nutrition Month. There are many resources to help you. Take a look at the Nutrition Month Calendar. There is also one for littles! For more information, please visit the Nutrition Month 2024 page. Find a Dietitian *Contents provided by Nutrition Services, AHS. Disclaimer: This material…

Content provided by: Alberta Health Services Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians  Eating a balanced diet can help us feel good, maintain our health, and give us nutrition.   A Balanced Diet  Canada’s food guide helps us choose foods to live a healthy and active life. Enjoy a variety of foods each…

Tired of Sandwiches? School Lunch Ideas from Around the World! By: Alberta Health Services Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians Are you looking for healthy and tasty school lunch ideas for your kids? Well, you have come to the right place! Canada’s food guide can be used to pack balanced meals…

Milk and Plant-Based Beverages in Canada Contents provided by: Alberta Health Services Dietetic Interns and Registered Dietitians Have you ever been confused by all the different types of milk and plant-based beverages in the grocery store? Milk and plant-based beverages can be a great source of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.…

We are happy to announce that you can now read all the weekly health and wellness articles from Alberta Health Services on this site! These articles are prepared to help Albertans live a healthy life. Please visit Weekly Wellness Articles page to learn more.