How often do you eat out/take out each week?
 
 
 
How does it work?

The Health Check program in restaurants is based on the same guiding principles as the symbol on food packages found in your favourite grocery store. The Health Check symbol on menus will help you a quickly identify healthy food options. The symbol guarantees the food has been evaluated by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s dietitians has met specific nutrition criteria based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating.  The restaurant will also make available information on why the menu choice is part of a healthy diet and a Nutrition Facts table with all the relevant nutrition information.

Last Updated ( Friday, August 03, 2007 )
 
Weekly Meal Planning - Tip 6

Reach for vegetables and fruit at all meals and snacks. This is what 7 servings could look like: 125mL (1/2 cup) of frozen blueberries on cereal; 1 apple; 10 baby carrots; 2 large broccoli stalks; 1 baked potato; 125 mL (1/2 cup) fruit juice; 125 mL (1/2 cup) fruit sauce.

For a complete list of Weekly Meal Planning Tips click here.

 
Eating Out
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