Healthy eating is one of the hottest health topics today. With obesity rates and incidence of type 2 Diabetes soaring, we all need to do what we can to eat better.
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating - Find out about the recommended servings of the four food groups. This guide was recently updated and revised.
Eat Right Ontario – Have a question about healthy eating? Speak with a registered dietician! Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Grey Bruce Health Unit (Public Health) - Fantastic resource page on nutrition and healthy eating
Wondering how you are eating? EATracker lets you track your day's food and activity choices and compares them to the guidelines laid out by Health Canada.
A great way to eat better and support our economy is to eat local, delicious food. It is fresh, in season and the taste can't be beat!
See our listing of local food resources below:
Meaford Municipal Farmers’ Market - Fresh local food and artisan products!
Farm Fresh! - Farm Gate, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Pick Your Own
100 Mile Market - Local foods and products
Other affordable options for healthy eating:
Good Food Box - affordable fruits and vegetables for everyone!
Earth Harvest Organic Food Co-op - Organic dry goods in bulk