--- title: True North Blog | nutrition description: nutrition | Welcome to the True North Blog --- [![True North Sports Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/mini-logo@2x.png)](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/) - Programs - [Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/summer-camps) - [Weekend and After School](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/weekendandafterschool) - [Girls Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps/girls-camps) - [Active Start Clinics](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/activestart) - [Team Weeks](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/teamweeks) - [Birthday Parties](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/birthdayparties) - [Program Notes](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programnotes) - Summer Locations - [Etobicoke](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-summer-camps) - [Forest Hill](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps) - [Lawrence Park](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/lawrence-park-summer-camps) - [Leaside](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/leaside-summer-camps) - [North York](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/north-york-summer-camp/bond-park/) - [Whitby/Oshawa](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/whitbyoshawa-summer-camps) - Sports - [Baseball](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/baseball) - [Basketball](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball) - [Flag Football](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/flag-football) - [Multi-Sport](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/multi-sport) - [Soccer](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/soccer) - [Hockey](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/hockey) - [Kids Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/kidscamp) - Dates and Fees - [Weekend and After School Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/clinic/fall/schedule) - [Etobicoke Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-schedule) - [Forest Hill Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/forest-hill-schedule) - [Lawrence Park Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/lawrence-park-schedule) - [Leaside Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/leaside-schedule) - [North York Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/north-york-schedule) - [Whitby/Oshawa Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/whitbyoshawa-schedule) - Family Resources - [Lunch Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/lunch) - [Cancellation Policy](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/cancellation/summer) - [Family Handbooks](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/family-handbooks) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/faqs) - [Program Guides](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/program-guides) - [Referral Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/referral) - [Testimonials](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/testimonials) - Staff - [Meet our Staff](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/staff) - [Join our Team](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/join) - [CIT Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/cit) - About - [Who We Are](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/about) - [History](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/history) - [Blog](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog) - [Press](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/press) - [Social Media](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/social-media) - [Partners](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/partners) - [Community Engagement](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/donations-and-vendor-true-north-sports-camps) - [Register](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/register) [![Primary V1-1](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Primary%20V1-1.png?width=200&height=139&name=Primary%20V1-1.png)](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/)   - [![Mail](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/mail-mini-icon@2x.png) ](mailto:info@truenorthcamps.com) - [![Facebook](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/facebook-mini-icon@2x.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/truenorthcamps) - [![Instagram](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/instagram-mini-icon@2x.png) ](https://www.instagram.com/truenorthcamps/) - [Register](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/register) - Programs - [Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/summer-camps) - [Weekend and After School](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/weekendandafterschool) - [Girls Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps/girls-camps) - [Active Start Clinics](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/activestart) - [Team Weeks](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/teamweeks) - [Birthday Parties](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/birthdayparties) - [Program Notes](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programnotes) - Summer Locations - [Etobicoke](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-summer-camps) - [Forest Hill](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps) - [Lawrence Park](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/lawrence-park-summer-camps) - [Leaside](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/leaside-summer-camps) - [North York](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/north-york-summer-camp/bond-park/) - [Whitby/Oshawa](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/whitbyoshawa-summer-camps) - Sports - [Baseball](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/baseball) - [Basketball](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball) - [Flag Football](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/flag-football) - [Multi-Sport](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/multi-sport) - [Soccer](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/soccer) - [Hockey](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/hockey) - [Kids Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/kidscamp) - Dates and Fees - [Weekend and After School Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/clinic/fall/schedule) - [Etobicoke Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-schedule) - [Forest Hill Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/forest-hill-schedule) - [Lawrence Park Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/lawrence-park-schedule) - [Leaside Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/leaside-schedule) - [North York Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto/north-york-schedule) - [Whitby/Oshawa Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/whitbyoshawa-schedule) - Family Resources - [Lunch Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/lunch) - [Cancellation Policy](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/cancellation/summer) - [Family Handbooks](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/family-handbooks) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/faqs) - [Program Guides](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/program-guides) - [Referral Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/referral) - [Testimonials](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/testimonials) - Staff - [Meet our Staff](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/staff) - [Join our Team](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/join) - [CIT Program](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/cit) - About - [Who We Are](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/about) - [History](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/history) - [Blog](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog) - [Press](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/press) - [Social Media](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/social-media) - [Partners](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/partners) - [Community Engagement](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/donations-and-vendor-true-north-sports-camps) - [Register](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/register) ![TrueNorthCamps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/cropped-Twitter-Banner-.png?width=1260&name=cropped-Twitter-Banner-.png "TrueNorthCamps") # Category: nutrition ## Author: [![healthyfood2](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/healthyfood2.jpg?width=800&name=healthyfood2.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition)/ [healthy eating](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/healthy-eating)/ [summer camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/summer-camp) ## [Healthy Snacks & Meals for an Active Day!](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) Posted on [Apr 2, 2019 12:45:23 PM ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) by [Chef Shai Mandel](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/chef-shai-mandel) We all strive to eat healthy, balanced meals and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to ensure that our body will function at its best. But did you know that there are certain types of foods – and even combinations of.. [![A Healthy Eating Plan for Active Kids [Guest Blog]](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-photo-566566-800x533.jpeg?width=800&name=pexels-photo-566566-800x533.jpeg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition)/ [active kids](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/active-kids)/ [healthy eating](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/healthy-eating) ## [A Healthy Eating Plan for Active Kids [Guest Blog]](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) Posted on [Jan 26, 2018 4:45:37 PM ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) by [Tyler Abbott](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/tyler-abbott) Eating a healthy diet is a great concern for the parents of active kids who play on sports teams, are involved in individual sports or are so active that they require more energy every day than average kids. Proper nutrition.. [![Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533.jpg?width=800&name=Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) ## [Tips for Healthy Lunches at Summer Camp!](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) Posted on [Jul 20, 2017 4:38:17 PM ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) It can be difficult to decide what to pack for lunch everyday when sending your children off to summer camp, and easy to fall into a food rut! We put together a few tips from our guest author, and registered dietitian, Susan.. [![Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533.jpeg?width=800&name=Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533.jpeg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) ## [Back to School Nutrition: 5 Helpful Tips](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) Posted on [Aug 28, 2016 7:57:27 PM ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) September is just around the corner. That means it’s back to school, back to work… back into routine. No more carefree summer attitude. Once ‘Labour Day’ hits its time to get into your regular schedule. For many, this routine.. [![Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640.jpg?width=800&name=Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) ## [Nutrition is Key to Enjoying Sports](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) Posted on [Jul 13, 2016 9:07:34 PM ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) Do you make sure that you have a decent pair of running shoes, baseball glove or tennis racket to participate in sports activities? Your body, too, requires the right fuel to support summer activities. [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition)/ [healthy eating](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/healthy-eating)/ [summer camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/summer-camp) # [Healthy Snacks & Meals for an Active Day!](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) Posted on [ Apr 2, 2019 12:45:23 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) by [Chef Shai Mandel](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/chef-shai-mandel) [![healthyfood2](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/healthyfood2.jpg?width=800&name=healthyfood2.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) We all strive to eat healthy, balanced meals and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day to ensure that our body will function at its best. But did you know that there are certain types of foods – and even combinations of.. [Continue reading →](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/healthy-snacks-meals) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition)/ [active kids](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/active-kids)/ [healthy eating](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/healthy-eating) # [A Healthy Eating Plan for Active Kids [Guest Blog]](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) Posted on [ Jan 26, 2018 4:45:37 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) by [Tyler Abbott](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/tyler-abbott) [![A Healthy Eating Plan for Active Kids [Guest Blog]](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pexels-photo-566566-800x533.jpeg?width=800&name=pexels-photo-566566-800x533.jpeg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) Eating a healthy diet is a great concern for the parents of [active kids](http://blog.truenorthcamps.com/2016/05/29/124/) who play on sports teams, are involved in individual sports or are so active that they require more energy every day than average kids. Proper nutrition.. [Continue reading →](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2018/01/26/a-healthy-eating-plan-for-active-kids) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) # [Tips for Healthy Lunches at Summer Camp!](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) Posted on [ Jul 20, 2017 4:38:17 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) [![Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533.jpg?width=800&name=Tips-for-Healthy-Lunches-at-Camp-800x533.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) It can be difficult to decide what to pack for lunch everyday when sending your children off to [summer camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/summer-camps/), and easy to fall into a food rut! We put together a few tips from our guest author, and registered dietitian, [Susan..](https://twitter.com/susanfinkelstei?lang=en) [Continue reading →](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2017/07/20/tips-for-healthy-lunches) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) # [Back to School Nutrition: 5 Helpful Tips](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) Posted on [ Aug 28, 2016 7:57:27 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) [![Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533.jpeg?width=800&name=Back-to-School-Nutrition-5-Helpful-Tips-800x533.jpeg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) September is just around the corner. That means it’s back to school, back to work… back into routine. No more carefree summer attitude. Once ‘Labour Day’ hits its time to get into your regular schedule. For many, this routine.. [Continue reading →](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/08/28/back-to-school-nutrition-5-helpful-tips) [nutrition](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition) # [Nutrition is Key to Enjoying Sports](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) Posted on [ Jul 13, 2016 9:07:34 PM](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) by [Courtney Berger](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/author/courtney-berger) [![Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640.jpg?width=800&name=Nutrition-is-Key-to-Enjoying-Sports-e1510889875441-800x640.jpg) ](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) Do you make sure that you have a decent pair of running shoes, baseball glove or tennis racket to participate in [sports activities](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/multi-sport/)? Your body, too, requires the right fuel to support summer activities. [Continue reading →](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/2016/07/14/nutrition-is-key-to-enjoying-sports) [1](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/blog/tag/nutrition/page/1) ## Subscribe to our Blog! ### REQUEST A CALL FROM A DIRECTOR ### CONTACT - [![Email](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/mail-icon@2x.png?width=20&height=16&name=mail-icon@2x.png)info@truenorthcamps.com](mailto:info@truenorthcamps.com) - ![Phone](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/phone-icon@2x.png?width=20&height=21&name=phone-icon@2x.png)416-619-1224 - ![Home](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/house-icon@2x.png?width=22&height=18&name=house-icon@2x.png)510 Eglinton Ave W, Unit 3 Toronto M5N 1A5 ### SOCIAL ### PROGRAMS - [Toronto Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps) - [North York Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/north-york-summer-camp/bond-park/) - [Etobicoke Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/etobicoke-summer-camps) - [Whitby/Oshawa Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/whitbyoshawa/summer-camp/multi-sport) - [Baseball Camps & Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/baseball) - [Basketball Camps & Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/basketball) - [Flag Football Camps & Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/flag-football) - [Soccer Camps & Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/soccer) - [Multi Sport Camps & Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/sports/multi-sport) - [Sports Summer Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/summer-camps) - [Girls Camps](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps/baseball/girls-week/-1-0) - [March Break Camp](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/toronto-summer-camps/multi-sport/march-break) - [After School & Weekend Programs](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/clinics) - [Team Lessons & Birthdays](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/programs/team-lessons-birthday-parties) [Privacy Policy |](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/True_North_Sports_Camps_Privacy_Policy.pdf) [Accessibility Policy & Plan](https://www.truenorthcamps.com/hubfs/True-North-Camps-April2018/Images/accessibility_policy.pdf) © True North Sports Camps 2020