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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-02-19, Page 44 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, February 19, 2014 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com Seaforth Expositor PUBLISHED WEEKLY — EST. 1860 RO. Box 69, 8 Main Street Seaforth Ontario NOK phone: 519-527-0240 fax: 519-527-2858 www.seaforthhuronexpositor SUN MEDIA A Quebecor Media Company NEIL CLIFFORD Publisher neil.clifford@sunmedia.ca MAXWELL BICKFORD Advertising Rep. max.bickford@sunmedia.ca DIANNE MCGRATH Front Office seaforth.classifieds@sunmedia.ca WHITNEY SOUTH Multimedia Journalist seaforth.news@sunmedia.ca SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 YEAR $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 2YEAR $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) SENIORS 60 WEEKS $50.00 (47.62+2.38 GST) 120 WEEKS $95.00 (90.48+4.52 GST) Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT RO. Box 69 Seaforth ON NOK For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns: phone: 519-527-0240 Advertising is accepted on condition that in the event of a typographical error, the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item, together with a reasonable allowance for signature, will not be charged, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or services at a wrong price, goods or services may not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell and may be withdrawn at any time. The Huron Expositor is not responsible for the loss or damage of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or other materials used for reproduction purposes. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities. Canada, editorial As politicians bicker, taxpayers cough it up WI Agency Enough, already. Budget season has only just begun in Canada, but already the war of words is heating up between governments squabbling over the same taxpayer's dollar. The ink was barely dry on federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's latest budget when the accusations began. It'll only get worse as provinces and cities dot the i's and cross the t's on their budgets. Some provinces, led by Ontario, are cater- wauling they've been denied their fair share by Ottawa. Premier Kathleen Wynne and her finance minister say the feds have short- changed Ontario by up to $15 billion since the Harper government came to power in 2006. That includes a $641 -million reduction in fed- eral transfer payments to Ontario this year. What Wynne and her minister, Charles Sousa, don't say is that Ontario — a province that can't balance its own books, but has still let spending rip — has seen fit to unload bil- lions on things it simply can't afford, includ- ing full-day kindergarten, that dwarf that $641 million. Nor do they mention the billions their government has squandered on gaffes like its disastrous green energy policies and its gas - plants -relocation scandal. Similarly, more than a few cities are just oh so ticked that Flaherty is directing a small river of spending to Montreal and Windsor for new bridges, and to Toronto for subways. They overlook that not only are those critical infra- structure projects of national importance, but also that Ottawa has flooded out an ocean of stimulus spending nationwide since 2009. Flaherty is right when he says it's not up to the provinces to dictate how Ottawa spends its tax dollars. But that cuts both ways: The feds have no place lecturing the provinces. What makes this season especially galling is that there is only one level of taxpayer — a point lost on governments that rush to get voter brownie points by pointing fingers else- where for their own budget woes, all the while with their hand in that same wallet. A generation of governments downloading costs onto one another, while picking each other's pockets for one -offs has blurred who's supposed to pay for what in Canada and should be clarified for taxpayers. In the meantime, spare us the blame game. Most important meal of the day shouldn't be missed Your mornings may be hectic. The alarm may not go off, you have an appoint- ment to get to, or the kids may not seem hungry first thing after waking up. Whatever your mornings may consist of, skipping brealcfast puts your kids at a distinct disadvantage. And while you know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, approximately 40 per cent of children don't eat breakfast on a regular basis. Why do kids need breakfast? What are some fast, easy, and healthy foods you can serve your family in order to get them ready for a good day? The Moming Necessity Breakfastprovides the fuel that is needed by all bodies to start the day. When your child wakes in the morning, his or her tank is empty and it is time to "break the fast" so to speak. Food gives the energy needed to func- tion mentally and physically. Don't believe it? Consider this: studies have shown that children who eat breakfast before school perform better on their reading and math scores, have longer attention spans, and are better behaved in class. As if improved school performance weren't reason enough to get your kids into eating breakfast, kids who eat a healthy breakfast are better able to get the daily nutrients they need. They are more likely to eat recommended levels of essential vita- mins and minerals such as calcium; mag- nesium; phosphorus; riboflavin; folate; iron; and vitamins A, C, and B12. Breakfast - consuming children also have lower cho- lesterol levels. Some kids especially teenagers - skip breakfast because they'd rather sleep in or because they think skipping breakfast will help them lose weight. Unfortunately, skip- ping breakfast to lose weight is a myth. In fact, those who don't eat breakfast are more likely to have a greater body mass index (BMI) than those who do, since skip- ping breakfast makes kids so hungry they eat extra calories later in the day to make up for their skipped moming cuisine. Easy, Healthy Options Why aren't your children eating a healthy breakfast each day? If it's because your fam- ily is too rushed in the morning or you think you don't have extra time to make them a homemade nutritious meal, it's time to change your thinking. There are plenty of easy, fast, healthy foods you can have read- ily available for your kids to grab and eat on the way. Column Nadine VandenHeuvel Any food is better than no food for breakfast, but healthy foods give your kids the energy they require to make it until lunch. A great way to knock out breakfast is to handle it the night before by hard -boiling some eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are a great source of protein and are fast and easy in the morning. Plus I grew up on an egg farm so I like to support the farmers. You can also keep some small yogurt containers in the refrigerator for your kids to grab on the go. And of course, keep whole -grain bread or English muffins on hand to throw in the toaster and toss on some natural peanut butter, one of my favourites. You can also microwave some rolled oats and have some fresh cut up fruit on top as well. Keep whole -grain, low -sugar cereals on hand that kids can eat with low-fat milk or yogurt. And lastly, keep fresh fruit such as apples, bananas, and pears readily avail- able to eat on the go. These are all nutritious options that are easy for moms or even kids to make themselves. Good Start So before rushing out the door tomorrow morning, make sure to give your kids a good start to the day. Fuel them up with a quick, healthy breakfast. They may not thank you, but their stomachs, minds, and teachers will. And...the worst Don't get caught eating one of these four things for breakfast: Breakfast pastry: muffins, doughnuts and croissants sure taste good with coffee, but all those refined carbs are going to cause unwanted weight gain. Granola Bars: watch out for the breakfast bars that claim to give you fiber, vitamins and minerals. Check the number of carbs and sugars on the back of the label - most contain the same sugar as a pastry. Cereal: here's another popular breakfast item that has tons of sugar lurking beneath its surface. Only eat cereal that has no added sugar and that contains some pro- tein and healthy fat. Drive Thru Breakfast Sandwich: don't even think about heading to the drive thru for a quickbreakfast sandwich. Instead gab a hard boiled egg from home to enjoy on your commute. Nadine VandenHeuvel is owner of Goderich &Kincardine FitBody Boot Camp. You can reach her at www.nvfitnessfbbc. corn. 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