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May 19, 2021

Summer Treats and Half Your Plate

Here at Half Your Plate we love all the seasons because they give us different themes and opportunities to fill…

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Apr 21, 2021

Elevate Your Salad

Post written by Half Your Plate friend and RD Laurie Barker Jackman Salads can be a great addition to a meal,…

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Mar 19, 2021

Angry BBQ’s Top 3 Sides

Blog contributed by Jannah Haas of Angry BBQ The more we use BBQ, the more we find ourselves using one…

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Mar 15, 2021

Nutrition Month 2021

Post written by Half Your Plate friend and RD Laurie Barker Jackman March is Nutrition Month and this year, Dietitians of…

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Feb 16, 2021

Forks up for Canada’s Agriculture Day

Let’s raise a fork to the food we love and the people who produce it! On February 23, 2021, Half Your Plate is celebrating Canadian…

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Dec 15, 2020

Zero Waste Beet Salad

Did you know that the leaves of many vegetables are edible? Often, they end up in compost or garbage, which…

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Nov 25, 2020

Catching up with our Ambassadors

Half Your Plate is a movement that anyone can follow.  Filling half your plate with fruits and veggies at every…

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Nov 17, 2020

5 Different Ways to Eat Apples

Apples are a very popular fruit in Canada, because in addition to being delicious and nutritious, they are grown here.…

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Sep 24, 2020

What’s on your list?

Grocery lists are important.  Even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they can help make grocery shopping more efficient,…

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May 29, 2020

How To Involve Your Kids in the Kitchen During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cute african girl learning how to cook healthy meal

By Jen Ong Tone, MHSc, RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian With cancelled daycares, schools, and activities, you may be looking for…

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May 22, 2020

Zero Waste Stock

No one likes to throw their money in the trash. Yet in Canada, 63% of discarded food could have been…

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May 1, 2020

Top 10 Tips to Save Money on Produce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jen Ong Tone, MHSc, RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian The pandemic has left many Canadians in a tough financial situation,…

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Apr 9, 2020

10 Healthy Easter Recipes to Try

blueberry raspberry focaccia

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian With Easter just around the corner, people across the country would…

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Apr 7, 2020

Make the Most of Your Fruits and Veggies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian While you’re staying at home more often than usual, it’s a…

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Apr 1, 2020

How Should I Handle my Fruits and Veggies During Covid-19 Pandemic?

By Jen Ong Tone MHSc RD, #HalfYourPlate Registered Dietitian Fruits and veggies are an important part of a healthy diet.…

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