{"id":29433,"date":"2019-11-11T16:10:45","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T21:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/?p=29433"},"modified":"2026-04-28T16:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:49:47","slug":"3rd-annual-kid-food-nation-gala-celebrates-healthy-and-nutritious-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/3rd-annual-kid-food-nation-gala-celebrates-healthy-and-nutritious-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"3rd annual Kid Food Nation gala celebrates healthy and nutritious eating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who said healthy couldn\u2019t be tasty?<\/p>\n

Last Sunday, 26 young chefs<\/a> celebrated their winning recipes at the third annual Kid Food Nation gala.<\/p>\n

Hosted by YTV\u2019s Spencer Litzinger and Duhin Nanda, this year\u2019s gala took place at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Gathering in the nation\u2019s largest city, winners of the Kid Food Nation recipe contest flew in from all across Canada.<\/p>\n

From Healthy Harvest Pumpkin Muffins<\/a> in Battleford, to Citrus Summer Salad<\/a> in Belleville, to Corny Corn Chowder<\/a> in Charlotte County, the menu of winning recipes served as an exhibition of taste and nutrition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not so much cooking that I like,\u201d said winner Jorja from Mt. Pearl<\/a> in Newfoundland. \u201cIt\u2019s more allowing other people to enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n

And though most children may associate healthy eating with being unenjoyable, the Kid Food Nation winners did not compromise taste for nutrition.<\/p>\n

Jorja\u2019s winning recipe \u2013 Honey Raisin Banana Bread<\/a> \u2013 is a healthier variation of the traditionally sweet and dense dessert, using whole wheat instead of regular flour, and honey instead of sugar.<\/p>\n

“It feels really good because nothing like this has ever happened to me,” Jorja said.<\/p>\n

\"Children<\/p>\n

Aptly named, Kid Food Nation is a cross-Canada movement that teaches kids cooking skills and promotes healthy habits.<\/p>\n

Engaging youth in the culture of healthy food also connects them to their own heritage.<\/p>\n

In her winning recipe, Mila from the Dawson Boys and Girls Club proudly highlights her Syrian origin.<\/p>\n

Mila likes to eat traditional recipes from Syria \u2013 hummus is a classic! On the breakfast table every Sunday, Mila often prepares hummus with her grandmother.<\/p>\n

Garnished with beet chips, Mila\u2019s recipe \u2013 Healthy Hummus and Beet Chips<\/a> \u2013 is an example of the perfect Kid Food Nation dish \u2026 healthy, cultural, and meaningful!<\/p>\n

Set for a release at a later date, the 26 winning recipes<\/a> will be showcased in the Kid Food Nation cookbook.<\/p>\n

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