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It's good to know what's growing in Ontario
It's good to know what's growing in Ontario

(NC)—As you're driving to cottage country, do you know what you're seeing in the fields next to the highway? Grain Farmers of Ontario will provide nuggets of information every week to help you become a farming expert and impress your travel companions. In Ontario, 28,000 farmers grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. These are the three most common crops grown in Ontario covering five million acres and chances are you've driven past field after field of them.

Make meal preparation a family affair
Make meal preparation a family affair

(NC)—As the summer begins to wind down and parents get ready to send their kids back to school, it's a good time to start setting new routines and habits. “Getting children involved in making dinner and school lunches helps get them excited about eating nutritious foods and is a great way to spend quality time together,” says Korey Kealey, food specialist and mom of three. “Now is the perfect time to get the kids involved in these daily tasks.”

So, your concern is breast cancer
So, your concern is breast cancer

(NC)—Cancer statistics are never pretty. But the good news is research shows that 30 to 35 percent of all cancers can be prevented by eating well, being active and not being overweight. Along with physical activity and not smoking, healthy eating is one of the cornerstones of cancer prevention.

The Canadian Cancer Society recommends choosing 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit every day to reap the benefits of their disease-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. Since fresh Canadian mushrooms are low in calories and fat, have very little carbohydrate, and provide some fibre, they make an excellent addition to a healthy diet. Emerging research also suggests that mushrooms and mushroom extracts may have potent anticancer activity against breast cancer.Fresh Mushrooms Can Help
Healthy food choices for back to school
Healthy food choices for back to school

(NC)—As September falls upon us, getting the kids back into the school routine, car pooling and being on time can put enormous pressure on our lives and leave little time for thinking about nutrition. “Making back to school healthy choices can be tough” says Rose Reisman, a health and wellness consultant and national spokesperson for Breakfast for Learning. “But eating nutritious meals throughout the day is key for helping children learn and do better in school and extracurricular activities.”

Celebrate Breakfast for Learning Month this September
Celebrate Breakfast for Learning Month this September

(NC)—September is Breakfast for Learning Month and as children head back to the classroom, it is a great time to teach them about healthy eating and highlight the important link between nutrition and learning. “Research shows that well-nourished children perform better in school, have improved problem solving abilities, and have higher self-esteem” says Wendy Wong, President and CEO of Breakfast for Learning. “By educating students about proper nutrition and providing them access to healthy meals and snacks, we are making an investment into their future.”

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(NC)—For the 3 million Canadians who have diabetes, it can be a challenge to eat right and control blood glucose levels. Those who have recently been diagnosed with the disease must also learn new dietary habits and pay much closer attention to factors like alcohol intake, vegetarianism and the food they eat when they are away from home. Here are a few recommendations that may help you in this regard.
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