Although Nutrition Month is over, food literacy is a topic that is important any time of year. Food literacy is one of the many ingredients for a healthier tomorrow, and it is a key ingredient that is highlighted in this recipe as well! Food literacy involves five interconnected components: “food and nutrition knowledge; food skills; self-efficacy and confidence; food decisions; and external factors such as the food system, social determinants of health, and socio-cultural influences and eating practices” (Ontario Public Health Association, 2019).

 Being food literate means understanding not only the effects of food on your body, but its impact on the environment and the world around us. A great place to start is by finding ways to reduce food waste. Did you know that you can grow scallions easily at home? Instead of throwing away the base of the scallion, fill a small cup with water and place them inside. Refill the water whenever it gets low, and soon you’ll have a whole new scallion grown in no time! If you are looking for more information on food literacy and Nutrition Month, check out unlockfood.ca.