What better way to bring in the holiday season than with family, friends and good old comfort foods?
When planning your holiday meals this year, keep in mind those delicious, nutritious and versatile vegetables and fruit. Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that you eat 5 – 10 servings of vegetables and fruit every day to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Reducing your risk of certain types of cancers, heart disease and stroke is as easy as reaching for a wide variety of brightly coloured vegetables and fruit on a daily basis. Dark green, orange and red vegetables and fruits such as spinach, carrots, tomatoes, oranges, and strawberries are packed with nutritional goodness. With all of the holiday goodies around, some people may forget the importance of including veggies and fruit! Make holiday cooking less stressful by preparing your vegetables and fruit in advance. Try these tips: • Pre-cut and wash vegetables and fruit a day before the meal. This will make it easier to quickly assemble salads, veggie trays, fruit salads, stir fries and side dishes. Cover tightly with
