Eat Great & Participate

11/19/2025

What a fun morning with Easter Seals NL! Participants learned more about balanced eating to fuel their everyday activities and also gained hands on experience making chicken and black bean quesadillas and delicious apple nachos🥙🍎

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador

11/15/2025

You will find us at the SportNL Summit today! Stop by our booth for a chat🙌😄

We’re all set-up and ready for a sold out Sport NL Summit today!

Pop by our booth to chat on our Parasport and Recreation for Person’s with a Disability Initiative, Eat Great & Participate , or any other Rec NL program!

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day!

Check out some tips on how to manage your diabetes below👇

11/13/2025

11/07/2025

Protein = recovery💪

After the game, your muscles need to repair and rebuild. Focus on a quality protein source to help you bounce back stronger! Within 30 minutes-hour after a game, plan to a snack or meal and continue to rehydrate by drinking water.

✅Banana plus a cup of milk or yogurt
✅Turkey Sandwich on whole grain with fruit
✅Crackers with peanut butter or cheese
✅Trail mix with dried fruit + milk
✅Smoothie w/ frozen berries and yogurt
✅Whole grain wrap up with peanut butter and banana

Check out our resource for more ideas: https://tinyurl.com/3pdfevbn

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

Healthy Eating Success Story ⬇️

Cormack Recreation Commission – Wildlife Garden🌱

Cormack Recreation designed and installed a walking trail that is surrounded by many different newly planted trees and shrubs. So far they have apple trees, pears, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, chestnuts, apricots, currants, etc. As these trees and shrubs mature, they will support pollinators, provide habitat and food for wildlife, and offer residents free access to fresh fruit🍓🫐

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador

11/05/2025

Snack Smart Between Periods🏒

Focus on easily digestible, carbohydrate-rich foods to quickly replenish energy. Here's some snack ideas that won’t slow you down:
✅Fresh or dried fruit
✅Granola bar (less than 10g of sugar per serving)
✅Whole grain muffin
✅Applesauce
✅Fruit cup
✅Energy bites - recipe here https://tinyurl.com/ycy4c5hv

Refuel. Rehydrate. Repeat. 🏒

11/03/2025

Pre-Game Power!🏒💪

The right fuel before puck drop means more energy and better performance💥Eating a balanced meal 2-3 hours before game time gives an athlete time to digest and convert it to fuel.

Balance includes⬇️
✅ Whole grains
✅ Protein
✅ Veggies or fruit

If it's not possible to eat a meal 2-3 hours before, choose a carbohydrate snack for quick energy!

Find easy pre game snacks here: https://ow.ly/php750XlQAV

11/03/2025

We’re proud to be at the CBS Arena supporting the Women’s U18 National Hockey Championship as a nutrition sponsor!🏒🍎

This week, you’ll find Eat Great and Participate promoting the importance of eating well to fuel active lifestyles. A big thank you to the Town of Conception Bay South for inviting us to be part of this amazing event🙌

Recreation Newfoundland and Labrador

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween🎃

Looking for tips for a healthier halloween night for your kids⬇️
- Plan a balanced meal before trick-or-treating! Full bellies before an evening out means that your kids won’t be starving when they get back with their candy haul🍽️

- Encourage kids to enjoy their treats in moderation alongside other nourishing foods - But don't stress about it too much, let them enjoy this exciting time of year! 🍬

- Prioritize safety!!! Remove any choking hazards, such as small, hard, or gummy candies for your little ones