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Healthy Eating Guide
Expert advice for eating right at every age
Like most Canadian women being bombarded daily with complicated nutrition information, you’re probably longing for a much simpler relationship with food – easier said than done, we know! After much research and brainstorming, we found the best healthy eating advice, whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply need to quit your Nibs habit. To make it as simple as possible, we’ve grouped nutrition advice by age, and complemented it with delicious, healthy recipes and practical tips that will guide you along decades of smart eating choices. Don’t skip an age group if it doesn’t pertain to you – you’ll miss a lot of prevention advice – and remember it’s never too late to start eating right for life.
– Andrea Stewart, Food Editor
Wish mantras...repeat after us:
I don’t diet. I eat smart. The word “diet” carries too many negative connotations (who hasn’t cheated on one of those?). Stay positive about what you consume by focusing on the health benefits your body derives from good foods, rather than the tasty “bad” foods you’re missing out on.
I make every calorie count. Keep an eye out for empty calories in processed foods, and try to opt for foods that will give you lasting energy instead. Learn more about choosing healthy options in Smart Food Fixes.
I never look back. Don’t beat yourself up when you do eat those french fries (you’re only human after all). Look forward to starting each day fresh, and, before you know it, a healthier you will have emerged.
THE HEALTHY EATING GUIDE
Eating for the Ages
Get nutrition and diet advice for your 20s, 30s and 40s
6 Essentials Nutrients
Like money for a rainy day, be sure to give your body the nutrients it needs to fight illness and stay healthy
Breakfast Basics
Find out what elements you need to make the perfect breakfast trio, plus get delicious recipe ideas
Energy Breakdown
A closer look at the nutrients your body needs
Nutrition Know-How
Great advice for eating well, from healthy substitutes to metabolism myths.
Smart Food Fixes
Delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes and handy tips to help you make all the right eating choices.
First published in Wish Winter 2006
Comment on "Healthy Eating Guide"
France writes:
I have been a Type 1 diabetic (insulin dependant) for over 46 years. At an early age I found that by learning how to eat with the proper food groups (Canada Food Guide), not skipping meals, exercising and drinking lots of water has given me my youthful appearance. Pretty simple. People think I'm 10 years younger than I am, and I credit these things for helping me to age with grace.
—posted January 9, 2007 at 8:10 p.m.
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