The fourth blog in our Nutrition Month Series “Unlock the Potential of Food” is focusing on “Potential to Bring us Together”. Family meals offer a wonderful opportunity to unplug and connect with each other. It may take some work to figure out how to make family meals happen, but the benefits are worth it. Children who eat with their family … Read More
Smoke-Free Housing Update
Good News for Smoke-Free Housing! The Ontario Ministry of Housing has completed the process of developing a Standard Lease, which includes a section that invites landlords and tenants to agree to a smoking policy. This will make it much easier for them to agree to smoke-free policies and over-time will greatly reduce exposure to second-hand smoke. The use of the … Read More
Smoke-Free Housing Update
Good News for Smoke-Free Housing! The Ontario Ministry of Housing has completed the process of developing a Standard Lease, which includes a section that invites landlords and tenants to agree to a smoking policy. This will make it much easier for them to agree to smoke-free policies and over-time will greatly reduce exposure to second-hand smoke. The use of the … Read More
Nutrition Month – Week #3 Potential to Prevent and to Heal
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2018 is “ Unlock the Potential of Food”. Blog #3 is focused on Potential to Prevent/Potential to Heal. Did you know: Almost 80% of premature stroke and heart disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyle behaviours and certain diets are linked with slowing the rate of cognitive decline? One third of cancers … Read More
Nutrition Month Week #2 – Potential to Discover: Kids in the Kitchen
During Nutrition Month and the rest of the year, you have the potential to help children discover the joy of cooking and to help develop healthy habits when shopping. Teaching children to shop and cook are essential skills that will help them become healthier adults. A great way to teach children about food is to get them involved in the … Read More
Nutrition Month – Week #1 – Potential to Fuel – Snacking for Energy
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2018 is “Unlock the Potential of Food”. This week we will focus on the “Potential to Fuel” our bodies by staying energized with nutritious snacks throughout the day. Healthy snacks can keep energy levels up and give you needed nutrients. A healthy snack can also help manage your appetite and make you … Read More
#Nutrionmonth Contest
We have a variety of contests and challenges to help celebrate #nutritionmonth! Enter today! WEEK 1: Show us your snacks! Create a healthy snack this week and share it with us! Just fill out the quick form below and upload a picture by 11:59 pm Thursday March 8, 2018. One random winner will be selected and announced on Friday March 9, … Read More
#Nutrionmonth Contest
We have a variety of contests and challenges to help celebrate #nutritionmonth! Enter today! WEEK 1: Show us your snacks! Create a healthy snack this week and share it with us! Just fill out the quick form below and upload a picture by 11:59 pm Thursday March 8, 2018. One random winner will be selected and announced on Friday March 9, … Read More
Do you have what it takes?
Snow storms, spring flooding, tornadoes, power outages. Do you have what it takes to get through an emergency? Every household should have the following items in a basic emergency kit… Water – 2L per person per day Food – that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars, dried foods Manual can opener Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra … Read More
Flooding has been predicted in Chatham-Kent
After a flood, food safety, water safety and home safety are important concerns to consider. Follow these guidelines to protect yourself and your family. For homes that have been without power, but haven’t suffered water damage food safety precautions should be taken. Throw out refrigerated food that’s been without power for more than 4-6 hours. For homes that have been … Read More
Flooding… Are You Prepared?
Flooding is typically cause by melting snow or heavy rains. With recent changes in weather, flooding in Chatham-Kent is a real possibility. To reduce the likelihood of flood damage or if a flood is forecast… If you are indoors: Do not store your important documents in the basement Move essential items (and household chemicals) to an upper floor Disconnect … Read More
Mind your “Business”
Mind Your “Business” The Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights team is looking to raise awareness about this connection during Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week from February 12-16th. This year’s theme for the week is Mind Your “Business,” and the goal is to address and raise awareness to the connection between sexual health and mental health and the … Read More