Look for the Health Check symbol on prepared foods and menus

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6. Look for the Health Check symbol on prepared foods and menus

The Heart & Stroke Foundation’s HealthCheck symbol is one fast and easy way to identify common prepared foods that meet nutritional standards based on Canada’s Food Guide.

Health Check choices are rated as having nutritionally appropriate amounts of fat, fibre,sugar and sodium. 

The symbol can be found on over 2,000 prepared-food items, and it’s also increasingly common on chain-restaurant menus.

Nonetheless, even Health Check-certified convenience foods should be considered lesser options than wholesome fruit, vegetables, and lean protein that you’ve prepared yourself, says registered nutritionist Albert.