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Meal Planning
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Try to plan your meals for the whole week, and include a variety of fruits and veggies for each meal and snack.
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Make a list for the grocery store. You'll be less tempted to buy less nutritious food. Download this handy shopping list from the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Health Check™ program with helpful tips.
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Let children and teens help with meal preparation. They are more likely to eat what they help prepare.
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Prep chopped fruits and veggies for the week; they make great snacks or can be added to soups and casseroles and used for a couple of meals during the week.
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The good news about fruits and veggies in Canada is that we have access to a wide range of fresh produce year round thanks to improved growing, storage and transportation systems. If you'd like to know more about the availability of specific produce, CPMA's Availability Guide will help. Use it to plan your meals and your next trip to the grocery store.
