Hello!

Here we are at episode 8 of this 4th season of X-Weighted: Families. This week we introduce you to Monaca, a grade 6 student who admits that she lives to watch TV and does little physical activity. Monaca feels very self-conscious about her body and is battling issues with her mom that aren't helping matters at all.

Using a slow-cooker is a easy way to prepare healthy meals. The beauty of using a slow-cooker is that you can throw the ingredients in the pot before heading off to work, and when you get home there's a hearty meal waiting for you. Here are some great recipes that will keep the whole family well-fed and happy.

Chickpea and couscous stuffed peppers

Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers

1 can chick peas

1 cup crumbled feta

1/2 cup couscous

4 thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts separated

When you first make the switch to eating healthy, especially if you aren't exactly an expert when it comes to nutrition, it can seem awfully expensive.

When you are trying to eat healthily, boredom can set in for kids as well as adults. Involving your child in the selection of what goes in to their lunch bag is probably the best way to teach them what is healthy, and make sure you are giving them foods that they will actually eat.

Here are some suggestions of healthful foods to put in to their lunch bags:

 1)   Throw a boiled egg in to your kid’s lunch bag. This protein packed snack is fun to shell, (although you’ll need to do that in advance for younger children and put it in plastic wrap) and eat.