Food Waste
Not knowing the difference between these two dates contributes to a significant amount of food waste in Canada every year.
Best before and Expiration
Meal planning should not be confused with this, which combines foods to make up a single meal.
Menu planning
Reach for this drink before, during, and after a workout.
Water
Arr, matey! Make sure to get plenty of this vitamin found in citrus fruits to avoid getting scurvy! Yarr!
Vitamin C
Preservatives that protect food from bacteria, fungi, molds, and yeast are known as this.
Anti-microbial
Not sure what one serving of fish or vegetables looks like? Let me give you one of these - but only one.
Hand
Begin planning with this meal, then work your way backwards.
Dinner
Lifting weights is an example of this type of physical activity. No pain, no gain!
Muscle-strengthening
These carbohydrates provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber in addition to energy.
Complex
Meal replacement drinks can add these, which may be lacking in a diet.
Nutrients
Kids tend to like food they helped make. That's the theory behind this, named after a Swedish company that sells ready-to-assemble furniture.
The Ikea effect
When combining foods, try to achieve a balance of these. Complimentary examples include pineapple and strawberry or pineapple and... pizza?!
Flavours
Be aware! Many products marketed to improve sport performance can be high in saturated fat, sodium, and this sweet substance.
Sugar
Remember to avoid this kind of fat which raises LDL cholesterol levels.
Saturated
The subject of racially biased journalism in the 20th century, this flavour-enhancer is found in all types of food, not just American-Chinese restaurants.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
Be sure to store raw meat, poultry, and seafood in this part of the fridge to avoid cross-contamination.
Bottom shelf
What do you mean I'm too old for dino nuggets?! I'll have you know eating food that is varied in this is very sophisticated! Uh, this meal comes with a toy, right?
Shape
Make sure to include these in your post-workout meal. Some examples include yogurt and fruit, pita and hummus, and grilled chicken with rice.
(Complex) Carbohydrate and Protein
These incomplete protein sources may lack some amino acids, but they are high in fibre and low in saturated fat.
Plant-based
These are used to slow or prevent change in colour, flavour, and texture. Some examples include smoke, salt, BHT, and Vitamin E.
Anti-oxidants
Soup too salty? Here's the solution: add any one of these three ingredients to counteract the sodium!
Vinegar, lemon juice, or brown sugar
Is your burger too soft or chewy? Add pickles, crispy onions or chips to provide it with a change in this.
Texture
Being active decreases this? *Phew* Well, that's a relief!
Stress
Moderation is key! Drinking too little water results in dehydration, while drinking too MUCH can lead to this.
Water intoxication
Frozen desserts, such as ice cream, require these to allow for the smooth mixing of ingredients and to prevent separation.
Emulsifiers