The 2019 Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating plant-based proteins more often.  Eating plant-based proteins can have a positive effect on your health and the health of the planet.  It can also help reduce your grocery bill.

We have designed this cookbook and 12 instructional videos as a resource for understanding the different types of plant-based proteins and how to incorporate them in recipes to make delicious healthy meals and snacks for your family.

Our team has created recipes guaranteed to meet the discerning taste buds of picky preschoolers, meat lovers, and long-time plant-based protein enthusiasts alike!

Le Guide alimentaire canadien 2019 recommande de manger plus souvent des protéines d’origine végétale.  Manger des protéines d’origine végétale peut avoir un effet positif sur votre santé et sur la santé de la planète.  Cette habitude alimentaire peut également contribuer à réduire votre facture d’épicerie.

Nous avons conçu ce livre de recettes et les 12 vidéos présentant pour vous aidez à comprendre les différents types de protéines d’origine végétale et vous donnez des idées pour les incorporer dans des recettes. Vous pourrez donc préparer de délicieux repas et collations sains pour votre famille!

Notre équipe a créé des recettes qui satisferont les papilles gustatives des enfants d’âge préscolaire difficiles, des amateurs de viande ainsi que des adeptes de longue date des protéines végétales!

This week we’re excited to welcome Dr. David Ma to the podcast. Dr. Ma is the Director of the Guelph Family Health Study and a Professor at the University of Guelph. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, including the significance of the GFHS and animal-based research, and how to navigate nutrition and…

This week we welcome Kim Squires to the podcast! Kim is a PhD Candidate and the pedagogical leader at the Child Care and Learning Centre at the University of Guelph. In this episode Kim shares her expertise about the importance of children’s play and why play is important to children’s learning in their early years.…

On this episode we’re excited to welcome Registered Dietitian, Laura Wilson, on the podcast to chat all about childhood constipation. Tune in to hear tips on how to detect when your child is constipated, how to get things moving, and what foods or life events can contribute to healthy bowels.       Transcript:  Lisa…

Welcome back to the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast! To kick of season 4 we are bringing you a fun conversation with Janet Nezon from Rainbow Plate. Janet is the Founder and Executive Director of Rainbow Plate, a social enterprise which aims to develop resources for children and parents to help them cultivate positive relationships…

Eight out of 10 preschoolers eat too much sugar, especially in baked goods from muffins to cookies, according to University of Guelph researchers. Read the full article here: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/09/most-canadian-preschoolers-getting-too-much-sugar-u-of-g-research-finds/

Packing lunches that kids will actually eat can be a daily challenge for many parents, but a University of Guelph family health researcher says the key is to get children involved – and yes, that includes the little ones. Read the full article here: https://news.uoguelph.ca/2021/09/school-lunches-u-of-g-researcher-reveals-ways-to-make-them-more-appetizing-to-kids/

The pandemic changed a lot of our routines around food, but researchers have the scoop on which new habits should stick around. And no, we don’t just mean sourdough! Read the full article here:  https://www.todaysparent.com/sponsored/gfhs-pandemic-eating-habits/  

To close out season 3 of the Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast we recorded an extra special episode! We asked GFHS team members to record a short clip about themselves and their research and we put them together to make this research spotlight episode. We have been hearing that families are are interested in learning…