Childhood Obesity: Fight It with Food!

Childhood obesity is on the rise. We see it in the news. Many of us see it on the playground. When we see it at home with our own children, it’s time to take action.

According to Health Canada and Obesity Canada, the proportion of obese children has nearly tripled in the last 25 years. The culprits? Inactivity and poor diet. Think: too much “screen time,” and not enough time for busy parents to prepare nutritious meals and snacks.

Epicure believes we have a simple solution – easy, healthy, kid-friendly homemade meals ready in minutes with Epicure.

As a working mother of two, Sylvie began blending her Epicure spices over a decade ago as a solution to this very issue. Having healthy pre-blended seasonings on hand lets you make nutritious, delicious, affordable family meals quickly, spend less in the kitchen and more precious family time around the table, and avoid the expensive, unhealthy “convenience” and fast foods we’re all tempted to turn to in a pinch.

Sylvie solved the ‘busy parent/nutritious meal’ dilemma with 4 initial spice blends; Epicure now offers over 150 (which makes Epicure as good for your inner foodie and creative cook as it is for your waistline!).

Make a healthy change with their next meal:

For an easy, healthy, kid-friendly breakfast or snack, try Epicure’s Best Bran Muffins

Make ahead and freeze for a healthy breakfast or snack in just seconds. Try adding Epicure’s Cherries & Berries for a little extra zip!

Get the recipe: Best Bran Muffins

For an easy, healthy, kid-friendly lunch, try Epicure’s Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

A warm, delicious bowl of pure comfort! A favourite with both kids and kids at heart.

Get the recipe: Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

For an easy, healthy, kid-friendly (time-saving!) dinner, try Epicure’s Quick Teriyaki Stir-fry

This recipe can be made with chicken or tofu. A good source of protein, tofu adapts well to flavours and takes only minutes to heat. Choose brown rice to increase fibre intake.

Get the recipe: Quick Teriyaki Stir-fry

For an easy, healthy, kid-friendly dessert, try Epicure’s Low-fat Brownies

This guilt-free, low-fat dessert is under 200 calories!

Get the recipe: Low-fat Brownies

(Try it too moms and dads! It is estimated that up to 50% of all adults are overweight. Make all your meals light and lovely with Epicure for the better health of everyone around the table.)

Beat the scary obesity stats, and start enjoying easy, tasty, good-for-you meals and snacks. Involve the kids in shopping and prep. Healthy eating habits not only reduce the risk of obesity, they set kids up for a lifetime of good food, great health and the many joys of cooking and sharing delicious meals.

Bon Appétit!

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