Facebook and Health

Facebook and Health

As a technologically conscious team, we have integrated several tech tools into our program to help our participants achieve their goals. More specifically, we have developed an app that allows users to track their exercise, step count, and healthy eating behaviours...
Fostering Self-Confidence and Social Support from Friends

Fostering Self-Confidence and Social Support from Friends

Making a positive behaviour change is hard. Trying to move more, sit less, or eat healthier can be a big change from one’s current lifestyle, so it’s important to find ways to maximize the chances you will be able to maintain the new behaviours. Academic research can...
Twice-Baked Broccoli-and-Kale-Stuffed Potatoes

Twice-Baked Broccoli-and-Kale-Stuffed Potatoes

This is a super healthy, super easy recipe that can be enjoyed as a quick snack, lunch, or as a side to a healthy dinner. By reducing the amount of cheese and adding in some green veggies, this recipe is sure to contribute to your healthy living goals while still...
Speak to a Dietitian

Speak to a Dietitian

Would you like the advice of a registered Canadian dietitian without having to leave your home?  Well you are in luck. The Dietitians of Canada, a proud partner of the HealtheSteps Lifestyle Prescription Program, offer Canadians the opportunity to speak with a...
Plan Your Meals

Plan Your Meals

Meal planning is one of the best ways to make sure you are eating healthy on a day to day basis. Not only does planning meals allow you to examine your food-group and nutrient intake, but it gives you a really good idea of the foods you will require over the next week...

Red Lentil, Chickpea & Chilli Soup

This recipe comes from one of our regional knowledge brokers, Justine Tempelman, who coordinates the HealtheSteps program in the Northwest Ontario region. Justine quite enjoyed this recipe and reports that it is perfect to freeze and save for a nice summer’s...