EatRight Ontario eNews - May 2012

Registered Dietitians bringing you trusted nutrition and healthy eating information

In this issue:

• What’s New at EatRight Ontario
• Hot Topic: What you need to know about pesticides
• Question of the month:  My son has autism.  Are there any foods or supplements that can help?
• Recipes of the Month: Cool beverages for spring

What’s NEW at EatRight Ontario

Do you want to eat healthy on a budget? EatRight Ontario has 5 new East Recipe Cards for you! These simple recipes offer healthy eating tips and easy ways to prepare affordable foods. 

They include:

All about Beans (PDF)

All about Carrots (PDF)

All about Potatoes (PDF)

All about Salmon and Tuna (PDF)

All about Skim Milk Powder (PDF)

You can also find these recipe cards in the Budget Section of our website.

Order hard copies of the 5 Easy Recipe Cards by calling 1-877-510-510-2 or sending an email.

Hot Topic: What you need to know about pesticides

Many people have questions about the safety of pesticides in our food supply. What foods have pesticides? Why are pesticides used? Are they safe? Read on to find the answers to these questions and more.

Pesticides are substances that are used on foods to protect them from diseases and pests. Different kinds of pesticides are used for different reasons. For example:

• herbicides help to control the spread of weeds and
• insecticides help to control insects

Some pesticides are synthetic (made by humans) and some come from natural sources like bacteria and plants. Research has been done to make sure that pesticides are safe to use on food crops.

Read the full article to find out more about pesticides and tips on limiting pesticides on the fruits and vegetables you eat.

Question of the Month

Question: My son has autism. Are there any foods or supplements that can help?

Answer:  Autism is a disorder that affects the way a person’s brain works. It is the most common mental disorder affecting children.

Certain nutrients like vitamin B6, magnesium and omega-3 fats have been studied to see if giving children supplements of these nutrients may help with autism symptoms. The Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet has also been studied. However, more research is needed. Before giving your child any supplements or putting him on a special diet, speak with your child’s physician or a Registered Dietitian.

Read on to learn about the current research that is being done on autism and nutrition. 

Recipes of the Month

With the warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to think about outdoor family fun! Try these refreshing and delicious drinks that are perfect for relaxing in the backyard or packing for a trip to the park. Try these with the kids for Mother’s Day!

Apple Blueberry Smoothie

Ground up Frog Smoothie

Rhubarb Sauce, Smoothies and Shakes

Great for adults!

Cider pomtini 

EatRight Ontario provides free healthy eating advice from Registered Dietitians to residents of Ontario. 

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