Nutrition

Nutrition
01 Sep

Back To School

As summer slowly starts to come to an end, that usually only means one thing: back-to-school. For both children and parents, back-to-school either brings about heightened eagerness, anxiety, or just overall jitteriness. Some students are returning 2 the online classroom that they’ve grown accustomed to over the past year, while others are preparing to enter into a physical in-person classroom for the very first time. Regardless of how you or your children are feeling about returning to school, all those...

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01 Jul

Get Active in July!

After a long year of staying inside and discovering countless new activities to do with our families while remaining socially distanced at home, restrictions are slowly starting to be lifted across Canada, just in time for summer. With so many options for summer activities now available, it can be overwhelming to think of just where to start. luckily, the children’s breakfast club has a few suggestions for what you and your family can do together this summer. throughout the month of July,...

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24 Apr

5 Reasons Why Eggs Should Be Part of a Child’s Breakfast.

We all know that the start of a good day usually begins with a wholesome breakfast. For children especially, consuming a well-balanced breakfast should definitely be part of their morning routine. The effects on children consuming a good breakfast leads to better academic performance and a higher enjoyment of school.  But, what does a wholesome breakfast look like? Well, to start – a mix of cereals, grains, breads combined with fruit or vegetables added with milk or juice can be labelled as...

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30 Mar

Ashton Meadows Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club at Ashton Meadows Public School was established in 2018 to better serve the children and families in the Markham community. On average, 60 students attend our breakfast program each morning and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. Last year, over 15,000 meals were served! Our Ashton Meadows Club Leader Michelle Gayle does a fantastic job managing the program and ensures it runs seamlessly. She is also a professional caterer and loves creating healthy and tasty meals for her students to try! Michelle is passionate about...

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13 Mar

Nutrition Month 2020

March is Nutrition Month! For over 30 years, Nutrition Month has been raising public awareness across Canada about the importance of healthy eating. This year Canadian dietitians are discussing how healthy eating is about so much More than Food. Canadians are being encouraged to consider not only what they eat, but how they eat it too. At The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, we ensure our students receive a hot, nutritious breakfast meal every morning so that they have the necessary nutrients and energy required to do well in...

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