March 29, 2024

Chartwells says healthy options are available

BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ It is not unusual to find that most students end up perplexed every time they feel hungry at Conestoga. While some said they did not know of any healthy food options on campus, others were concerned about the food choices available at school. Some were not even sure how many cafes are on campus. There are many questions unanswered when it comes to Chartwells, the food provider … Continued

New calorie display now law

BY NICOLE CLARK The first of January saw an addition to menus across Ontario. As part of the Healthy Menu Choices Act, all food service providers open to the public with 20 or more locations must display the calorie count of each food and drink item on their menus, labels or tags. The act came to be after members of provincial parliament from all three parties voted in favour of … Continued

73% of people break their resolutions

By DEEANNA ROLLINS It is now halfway through January and New Year’s has come and gone. Champagne glasses were clinked, countdowns were shouted and resolutions were made. The top five resolutions in Canada are: live a healthier lifestyle (including eating healthier and working on fitness), focus on the positives, spend more time with family and friends, be true to one’s self and learn something new. These may be the top … Continued

Everything in moderation

By MEGHAN WEATHERALL Conestoga Students Inc. is encouraging students to eat healthy, which helps the mind, body and soul. As part of their initiative, the student association printed a cookbook that included a food guide and handed it out for free. All copies were snapped up, so they are planning on reprinting it for the next school year. Last semester, CSI brought in a chef to help promote dishes that … Continued

Returning students struggle with healthy food choices

BY MICHELLE MAISONVILLE Every student must grab their books, pack their backpack and set their alarm clock prior to heading to school. For many this is the first time they have lived on their own or with roommates. This means most students have to buy their own food and make their own meals. For some students this is no big deal, but for others this means they start reaching for … Continued

Tips to clean eating

BY TASHA LUNNY It is the middle of the day and you’re struck by afternoon hunger. Most people head out to the nearest vending machine to grab their snack but there are better ways to satisfy hunger and maintain healthy eating habits. According to a Community Wire news release, 85 per cent of people claim they are interested in making good food decisions, but less than half of those surveyed … Continued