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Websites on Vegetables and Fruit
5 A Day The Color WayClick on the “Colour Wheel” to learn about the health benefits of eating a variety of fruit and vegetables based on their colour. International |
5 to 10 A Day for Better Healthhttp://www.5to10aday.com/eng/index.htm This site provides easy ways to increase your fruit and veggie intake during breakfast, lunch, supper, and snack time! National |
Becel – Heart Health Information Bureau: Recipeshttp://www.becel.ca/recipe.asp Click on “Vegetables and Side Dishes” for some tasty recipes! International |
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eatinghttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/food_guide_rainbow_e.html Download the Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. It suggests how to choose foods for better health, energy, and weight control. |
Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Fresh Fruit and Vegetableshttp://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/fresh/ffvflfe.shtml There are fact sheets on food safety for fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as information on the regulations for labeling, packaging, importing, and exporting of fruit and vegetables. National |
Canadian GardeningClick on “How-to” and “Plants” for some tips on getting the most out of growing your garden. National |
Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety EducationClick under “Consumers” for practical information and tips on safe food handling practices. National |
Canadian Produce Marketing Agency – Health and Nutritionhttp://www.cpma.ca/nutrition/en/index.html This site provides a comprehensive list about nutrition, selection, storage, and preparation information on a variety of fruit and vegetables. National. |
Dietitians of CanadaClick on Eat Well, Live Well to assess your food choices, activity patterns, and weight. It provides you with personalized feedback to help you achieve your healthy eating and active living goals, and answers your nutrition questions. International |
Dole 5 A DayDesigned to encourage people to eat more vegetables and fruit, and to be more active. Also includes lots of recipes and activities for kids. International |
Foodland Ontariohttp://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/ To find out the availability of your Ontario fruit and vegetables, click on the “Availability Guide”. Provincial |
FreggieTales.ComGreat site for children to learn about vegetables and fruit! National |
Harvest OntarioClick on “Select Attraction Time” to learn where you can pick–your–own fruits and vegetables. Provincial |
Invite Us Alongwww.city.toronto.on.ca/health/vf/index.htm Toronto Public Health “Invite Us Along” campaign provides excellent resources about fruit and vegetables. Resources include tips, frequently asked questions, recipes, etc. Provincial |
Market FreshClick on “Food Facts” to learn more about the various nutrients found in vegetables and fruit. |
National Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion- 5 A Dayhttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADay/index.htm Tips, trivia, and Frequently Asked Questions about fruit and vegetables. Click on “recipes” for an extensive list of ideas on how to include more fruit and vegetables in your diet. Ideas include salads, appetizers, beverages, side dishes, soups, breakfast, entrees, and desserts. International |
Nutrition Navigator – A Rating Guide to Nutrition Websiteshttp://www.navigator.tufts.edu/ An excellent website for rating nutrition websites using many categories, including general nutrition, health professionals, education, journalists, weight management, and special dietary needs. International |
Ontario Tender Fruit Producershttp://www.ontariotenderfruit.com This site focuses on the “tender” fruit market (peaches, pears, plums, prunes, and sweet/sour cherries). Click under “juicy gossip” for information on availability, proper selection, freezing and preventing browning, nutrition content, history, and trivia on your favourite tender fruit. International |
SummerActive 2005http://www.summeractive.canoe.ca SummerActive helps Canadians take their first steps to becoming more physically active. Information for all ages, focusing on areas of active living, healthy eating, and living smoke-free. Check the website to see which SummerActive events will be hosted in your area and how you can join in! National |