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Food Service - How it works
Make Healthy Choices Work
Consumers are looking for healthy options. The Health Check symbol lets your customers know that your menu item is a wise choice and can contribute to a healthy diet.
Here’s how Health Check works:
Health Check is a guide for consumers to help them choose healthy foods. The nutrient criteria were developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s registered dietitians based on recommendations in Canada’s Food Guide.
Health Check is open to all food companies, food marketing associations, retailers and restaurant chains in Canada. There are three requirements for companies to become involved:
- Nutrient criteria must exist for the food category in question.
- The menu item meets the nutrient criteria developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s registered dietitians.
- The company completes the certification process and formally joins the Health Check program.
Tips of the Week
Experiment with recipes and reduce the amount of sugar by ¼ to 1/3. Use cinnamon, vanilla or almond extract to add flavour rather than sweetness.
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Question of the Week
Are nuts good for the heart?
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