Dietitians are encouraging Canadians to make at least one change in their diet or exercise habits

Just a small change in your eating habits can help you feel your best, maintain a healthy weight and prevent diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and some cancers.

Dietitians have a Top 10 list of suggestions to help you and your family take action to eat healthier, become more active and feel your best.  

1. Eat well and get physical. Visit the North Shore Walks website and get started today.
   
   
2. Benefit from balance. Challenge and support family members to achieve and maintain healthy weights.
   
   
3. Keep healthy food choices at the top of your mind. Whether at home, school, work or play, quality counts.
   
   
4. Tune into moderation in serving sizes and give your food portions a makeover.
   
   
5. Colour your world with vegetables and fruit!
   
   
6. Be a savvy shopper and read the nutrition facts on food labels.
   
   
7. Make mealtime a family affair.
   
   
8. Make healthy eating a lifetime commitment.
   
   
9. Make the Dietitians of Canada website your go-to place for trusted nutrition information and fun, healthy eating ideas! Use the recipe analyzer tool to find ingredient substitution tips to make your recipes healthier.
   
   
10. Have a food or nutrition question?  Ask a registered dietitian at Vancouver Coastal Health tel: 604.732.9191.
    

This article is brought to you by community nutritionists and dietitians of Vancouver Coastal Health community health centres.