• Why frozen vegetables might be better for you in the winter

    It’s no secret that shopping for fruits and vegetables in the frozen aisle can significantly lower your grocery bill.  And the frozen stuff is good for you. Read the full article here: https://globalnews.ca/news/3966054/frozen-fresh-vegetables-fruits/

  • Commercials are selling teens on junk food – to the tune of 520 extra snacks a year

     A new study from the UK showed young people who stream or watch a lot of TV with ads were likely to consume significantly more takeout meals and sugary drinks.

  • More Canadians using meals kits to change their cooking habits

    Meal-kit companies offer consumers a menu of ready-to-prepare dishes that are typically marketed as easy to make, healthy and delicious.

  • Is your child a picky eater? Five ways to fun and healthy mealtimes

    Non-compliance at mealtimes can be stressful for parents. However, research shows that independence at mealtimes is completely appropriate for children as they learn to discriminate based on newly recognized qualities of foods such as taste, texture, presentation and familiarity.

  • How to avoid a Halloween sugar disaster

    For many parents, it’s the haul of gummy worms, licorice, chocolate bars and other high-sugar candies that their kids bring home – not the ghouls and zombies – that is terrifying about Halloween.

  • Banish prepackaged snacks from school lunches, nutritionist says

    Nutrition researcher Jess Haines, says it’s OK to pack snacks in school lunches so long as they’re healthy snacks. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

  • The launch of the Guelph Family Health Study

    Dr. David Ma and Dr. Jess Haines talk to CTV Kitchener about the launch of the Guelph Family Health Study, a new, longitudinal study of parents and young children at the University of Guelph.   Watch the video clip:  https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=410999

  • U of G researchers recruiting thousands of Guelph-Wellington families for 20-year study

    U of G researchers are recruiting not one, or two, but 3,000 young families for a massive interdisciplinary study that’s set to span two decades.  By tracking the everyday lifestyle choices of parents and their children as they age, researchers are hoping to shape a healthier generation with their Guelph Family Heath Study. https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/4725897-u-of-g-researchers-recruiting-thousands-of-guelph-wellington-families-for-20-year-study/

  • Healthier Kids, Reduced Costs Goal of U of G Family Study

    For David Ma, it’s making sure that his kids get enough sleep. For Jess Haines, it’s limiting TV time for her youngsters. They’re both University of Guelph professors leading a new Guelph research team in a massive interdisciplinary study designed to help cut ballooning health-care costs in Ontario.  Read the full article here:  https://news.uoguelph.ca/2014/07/healthier-kids-reduced-costs-goal-of-u-of-g-family-study/