Welcome to an explosion of flavours in this zesty spice-filled dish! Perfect for any meal. Ingredients Instructions – 8 whole wheat flour tortillas Sauce– 30 mL (2 tbsp) vegetable oil– 30 mL (2 tbsp) whole wheat flour– 4 mL (3/4 tsp) cumin– 5 mL (1 tsp) garlic powder– 5 mL (1 tsp) onion powder– 15…

Embrace the art of homemade goodness in every fold using simple pantry staples. Ingredients Instructions – 625 mL (2 1/2 cups) whole wheat flour– 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt (optional)– 10 mL (2 tsp) baking powder– 250 mL (1 cup) hot water– 60 mL (1/4 cup) vegetable oil– As needed: whole wheat flour (for dusting)…

A bowl full of deliciousness, great tastes, and textures for your family. Ingredients Instructions – 250 mL (1 cup) uncooked brown rice BBQ beef– 30 mL (2 tbsp) lower sodium soy sauce– 45 mL (3 tbsp) hoisin sauce– 5 mL (1 tsp) sesame oil– 60 mL (1/4 cup) unsweetened applesauce– 15 mL (1 tbsp) ginger,…

Dive into this delightful dish! Baked almond-crusted fish with a side of root vegetable fries — the perfect pair. Ingredients Instructions Oven fries– 1 sweet potato, cut into strips– 2 parsnips, cut into strips– 5 mL (1 tsp) vegetable oil– 2 mL (1/2 tsp) chili powder Almond crusted fish– 125 mL (1/2 cup) whole almonds–…

Cozy-up with this comfort food! Transform ordinary fries into a family favourite dish with your choice of toppings. Great to share with others! Ingredients Instructions Oven fries– 1 sweet potato, cut into strips– 2 parsnips, cut into strips– 5 mL (1 tsp) vegetable oil– 2 mL (1/2 tsp) chili powder Roasted chicken– 227 g (1/2…

This salad is anything but boring; it’s packed with flavour and protein, and topped with a delicious homemade ranch dressing Ingredients Instructions Ranch dressing– 125 mL (1/2 cup) 0% plain Greek yogurt– 30 mL (2 tbsp) water– 10 mL (2 tsp) white vinegar– 2 mL (1/2 tsp) garlic powder– 2 mL (1/2 tsp) onion powder–…

This study looked at whether the length, timing, and quality of toddlers’ nighttime sleep is linked to their body composition. What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers studied 48 toddlers aged 1 to under 3 years in the Guelph Family Health Study. Each child wore a small movement tracker for seven days to…

This study examined whether how plant-based a young child’s diet is relates to their body composition. What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers studied 287 children aged 1.5 to 6 years from 211 families in the Guelph Family Health Study. Using a detailed 24-hour diet record, they scored how plant-based each child’s diet…

This study looked at whether parents’ food skills are passed on to their children’s cooking skills over time. What We Did Researchers studied 135 families in the Guelph Family Health Study, including 158 children and their parents (121 mothers and 66 fathers). They looked at: Parents’ own food skills, such as planning meals and preparing…

This study examined whether simple body measurements, like waist size, can help spot early heart and metabolic health risks in young children. What We Did Researchers studied 210 children aged about 1.5 to 6 years from 171 families in the Guelph Family Health Study. They took several measurements: Body measurements, including height, weight, and waist…