Healthy Living and Nutrition

  • What is a food bank?

    A food bank is a free service that collects and gives out food basics and essential items to people who do not have enough to eat. Food banks typically give you food and supplies that last 2-3 days.

  • How can I find low-cost, healthy food?

    Healthy food does not have to cost a lot of money. You can eat healthy food and save money by using some planning tips.

  • Where can I find ethnocultural foods?

    You can find ethnocultural foods in certain neighbourhoods, grocery stores and farms across Ontario.

  • What is Public Health?

    Public Health units are responsible for the protection and promotion of health and wellbeing of the general public. Public Health aims to improve the overall health of the population.

  • What are some healthy lunches for children?

    If your child's school does not have a lunch program, you need to send your child to school with lunch. Call your child's school to check the school's lunch facilities. Try to put variety into your child's lunch.

  • What do I need to know about food safety?

    Food poisoning can be avoided if you store, handle and cook your foods properly.
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  • Locally-Grown Food Guides

    Information on where to find locally-grown African/Caribbean, Chinese, Middle Eastern and South Asian foods in Toronto.

  • What are the health benefits of walking and cycling?

    Active transportation is choosing to walk or cycle as your day-to-day way of getting from one place to the other. Your health will benefit greatly from active transportation.

  • Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby

    This multilingual booklet provides information for pregnant women on nutrition in pregnancy. It addresses concerns about alcohol and fish consumption, food safety, weight gain and physical activity.
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