Family Nutrition

Thanksgiving is a traditional time for family gatherings, feasting, and a recounting of one's blessings. Thanksgiving is celebrated on different dates, in different countries. Canada, my own home has already enjoyed this festive day on October 11th. The United States celebrates on November 25th. Here you can find some interesting suggestions for a healthy and decorative holiday feast for you and yours.

Oct 30, 1999 - June Kaminski

This week, we will focus on some tried and tested recipes, geared to help your family relax and feel nourished at the end of a hectic day. As well, further links that will steer you towards other recipes are included for your family's dining pleasure.

Sep 30, 1999 - June Kaminski

September is here, and for parents with school-aged children, it's time once again to start planning and packing a daily lunch for their youngsters. As well, a balanced nutrition packed breakfast is crucial for getting your kids' school day off to a good start. This week we look at ways to make school meal time fun, nutritious, and hassle free for Mom and Dad.

Sep 4, 1999 - June Kaminski

Fitness training is an important part of life for the entire family. Adequate nutrition provides the fuel for sustained effort and injury prevention for any program of family fitness. Learn some important tips to keep your family healthy as you develop your level of physical fitness together.

Jul 31, 1999 - June Kaminski

Fitness is an important part of every family's healthy lifestyle. In order to enjoy your chosen activities with zest and less chance for injury, it is important to consider your nutritional needs for training.

Jul 7, 1999 - June Kaminski

Now that Spring is in full swing, it's time to clear your body and mind of winter residues and blocks, and prepare for the active warm days ahead. We offer some time-honored tips on pampering yourself and your family with simple natural spring tonics from Mother Earth's pantry. Enjoy!

May 23, 1999 - June Kaminski

Gathering new Spring plants has been a human tradition since time began. In modern times, it is a ritual that few have experienced. It is so much "easier" to go to the store, but what experiences are lost. Get in touch with what nature offers you and your family freely - and packed with nutrition!

Apr 6, 1999 - June Kaminski

This is our third feature in our series on "Nutraceuticals and Disease Prevention or Health". This week we will look at three more herbs that will come in handy now that spring is here, and summer is just around the corner.

Mar 23, 1999 - June Kaminski

The use of herbs for specific physical conditions is still in its infancy in modern society. Still, it is a movement whose time has come. Any trip to the pharmacy will expose you to a gamut of herbal preparations for a variety of ailments. This week we will begin to explore the use of herbal remedies for common concerns.

Mar 16, 1999 - June Kaminski

This week we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention by looking at the use of nutraceuticals or herbs as medicine and for disease prevention. Information, precautions, and the low-down on this popular way to treat and prevent sickness in your family.

Mar 9, 1999 - June Kaminski

This week, we continue our series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention, with a focus on Mental Well-Being and how nutrition can help.

Mar 3, 1999 - June Kaminski

The second article in a series on Nutrition and Disease Prevention. Eating a balanced diet can help you to prevent the development of many chronic diseases. This week, we will look at how diet can help prevent a major disease in the US and Canada - Osteoporosis. This disease can cause havoc with a family's way of life. Quite often the Mom of the family gets it, leaving everyone affected.

Feb 23, 1999 - June Kaminski

Last week we discussed how to prevent acute infections with balanced nutrition. This week, the focus is on preventing the development of chronic conditions with proper diet and healthy lifestyles. Welcome to the Year of the Cat/Rabbit today as well!

Feb 16, 1999 - June Kaminski

It's Cold and Flu season again. The best way to keep your family safe from these invaders, is good solid nutrition. Sound immunity starts with balanced nutrition. Find out ways to make sure your family has the fighter's edge.

Feb 9, 1999 - June Kaminski

This week's feature focuses on natural weight control, based on good nutrition and wise food choices.

Feb 2, 1999 - June Kaminski

Fast and Easy Family Meals for people on the go! Saving time is just as important as saving money for most families in the 1990's. This week we point you to sites, recipes, and offer tips on how to feed your family well without slaving away for hours in the kitchen.

Jan 26, 1999 - June Kaminski

Family Nutrition - Stetching the Family Food Dollar. Feeding your family a balanced diet on a shoestring.

Jan 19, 1999 - June Kaminski

Fats, Oils, and Sweets are positioned at the tip of the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. These foods are, unfortunately, often a mainstay in the common Western diet, and may interfere with health, and balanced nutrition. This group of foods are necessary in very minute quantities, and are included in the Pyramid as a warning to avoid overindulgence. It is important to gain an understanding of how they affect your family's health.

Jan 12, 1999 - June Kaminski

The fifth article in a series of six, focused on the Food Guide Pyramid. This week we feature the Milk, Dairy, and Dairy substitute food group. This group contains foods like milk, cheese, yoghurt, and substitutes such as soya milk. This group is essential for calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals - important to your family's good health and your child's normal growth and development.

Jan 5, 1999 - June Kaminski

This article is the fourth in our six part series on the basic groups of the Food Guide Pyramid. The meat and protein food group occupies a relatively small area of the Pyramid, yet is still an important food group to include in your family's daily diet. Whether your family eats meat or is vegetarian, foods from this group are vital for your family's muscle development, nerve function, blood and digestion, not to mention for kids' basic growth and development.

Dec 29, 1998 - June Kaminski

This article is the third in a series of six, focused on the food groups included in the Food Guide Pyramid. Fruit and vegetables have been placed as the second largest layer of the Food Pyramid. Together with grains, fruits and vegetables provide about 65% of the nutrients recommended in the Pyramid.

Dec 23, 1998 - June Kaminski

"Grains - the Base of Balanced Nutrition" is the second article in a series of six, focused on using the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. This second article targets the Base of the Pyramid - the Grains Food Group. Grains are the supportive base of the Pyramid - the central point for a balanced, nutritional daily diet for you and your family. High carbohydrate, low-fat, and fiber-rich grains give your family powerful energy, help prevent common illnesses, and are a wonderful boost for weight control and vitality. Find out why Grains are so important for You and each member of your family.

Dec 15, 1998 - June Kaminski

An article written to introduce the USDA Food Guide Pyramid to parents and kids. Includes an overview of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Health. Links to great resources, including a vegetarian version of the Pyramid are included.

Nov 28, 1998 - June Kaminski