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BE A HEALTH CHAMPION
FOR HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING
Not sure what you need to do to be healthier? Learn what the nutrition and physical activity recommendations for you and your family are so you can experience life to its fullest.
How much and what kinds of physical activity do I need?
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RECIPES FOR HEALTHY EATING
Bean And Corn Quesadillas
| 1 cup or 250 ml | Frozen corn, thawed |
| 1 cup or 250 ml | Canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed |
| 1 cup or 250 ml | Low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated |
| 1-2 tbsp or 15-30 ml | Chopped green chilies |
| 2 tbsp or 30 ml | Chopped parsley |
| 1 | Small onion, finely chopped |
| To taste | Pepper |
| 1/4 tsp or 1 ml | Tabasco sauce |
| 8 | Small whole-grain flour tortillas |
| 1/2 cup or 125 ml | Low-fat sour cream |
| To taste | Red pepper strips for garnish |
Discover how much fun healthy eating and active living can be
The Healthy U 5&1 Experiment is a collection of 42 EPIC food and activity experiments that are fun and easy for kids aged 6-12! They'll boost your kids' brains and bodies by helping them get at least five servings of vegetables & fruit and one hour of activity they need each day. Check out B-Roll Video here!
HEALTHY NEWS
Information about how to keep you and your family healthy is in the news. Drop in here from time to time, and see what's new in the world of getting fit and having fun.
Healthy U 5&1 Experiment Launched!
The Healthy U 5&1 Experiment is launching across the province with a tour of events and school communities across Alberta. Stay tuned! more
2013 International Wellness Symposium
http://wellness4alberta.com/
Wellness: It's For Life is the theme of Alberta’s leading wellness conference featuring presentations by top experts and practitioners from the field of wellness. The 2013 International Wellness Symposiym is your opportunity to build relationships with decision-makers and leaders from government, non-profit, the public sector, business and academia. Space is limited, so don’t delay. Register today! more
Healthy Eating Poster Series Launched!
The Healthy Eating Starts Here poster series were developed by Alberta Health Services based on the principles contained within Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide, the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines, up-to-date nutrition research and current health and eating habits of Albertans. The poster series Healthy Eating Starts Here: Steps to a Healthier You gives workplaces easy and visually appealing healthy eating tips. more
Hundreds of people and groups help make our school communities healthier. Help them get the recognition they deserve!
moreHealthy School Communities Award
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2012-2013 Healthy School Communities Award. This year's champions will be announced shortly! Stay tuned. more
Get Healthier by Using the 'Choose Most Often' Criteria
The Choose Most Often criteria for food options help you pick the right foods and portion sizes specifically for you! The criteria are based on the Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines. Try out the handy Healthy U Food Checker so you can start selecting Choose Most Often foods to get healthier today. more
School Community Health Champions
Newly released videos highlight stories of inspirational Alberta Health Champions in school communities. Click "more" to watch the videos! more
Be A Health Champion For Your Family!
Being a health champion for you and your family can be fun and easy. Find out how by following this link to watch these newly released videos. more