Teaching kids about healthy eating is important, but it can also be challenging! As much as my boys enjoy raw vegetables and fresh fruit, they also like fries, burgers and sweet desserts. Finding a balance between the healthy food and the junk is a constant job in this house! T-Fal Canada understands that teaching kids about proper nutrition can be a challenge, and that’s why the company is relaunching last year’s Healthy Cooking for Healthy Kids program. Packed with handy resources for eating well and staying active, it’s a great way to get kids excited about healthy living.
One of my favourite aspects of this program is the fact that it encourages physical activity as well as good eating. I was shocked to learn that only 7% of Canada’s youth meet the guideline of 60 minutes of physical activity per day. By keeping track of activities and offering fun rewards, the website provides fun solutions to get kids excited to move!
Of course, physical activity is only half the equation when it comes to a healthy lifestyle, and that’s why the website also features information on reading food labels, fun games and great healthy recipes that are also kid friendly. By using the T-Fal ActiFry, the tasty and healthy meals can be prepared with just one tablespoon of oil!
I received a T-Fal ActiFry Family to review so that I could see for myself how it helped revolutionize my cooking while still creating meals my boys would love. The Chicken Nuggets recipe was their personal favourite. To make it even healthier, I used whole wheat bread crumbs instead of white. The boys didn’t mind the switch at all and I love how crispy and delicious the nuggets were even with the minimal oil!
My second top recipe pick was the Sweet Potato Fries. These are such a fun treat and packed with protein, fibre and Vitamin A. Made in the T-Fal ActiFry, they’re also a healthy low-fat choice! But no matter what tasty treats I make, being able to use minimal oil and still get crispy, crunchy results helps ensure my boys will gobble up their meals.
I love the way the T-Fal Healthy Cooking for Healthy Kids program helps encourage healthy living in a variety of ways. From food to physical activity to getting enough sleep, there are so many aspects of good health that can be overlooked. This program makes it easy for kids to track their progress and build healthy habits to last a lifetime. And when they can still enjoy delicious fries and other treats thanks to the T-Fal ActiFry, that’s good news for everyone!
Mary Grace says
March 18, 2015 at 2:51 pmMy hubby has expressed interest in buying one of these but I was really sceptical about how well they worked. Thanks for a great review!
Sara says
March 18, 2015 at 3:48 pmForget keeping kids healthy, my husband would love this :p
Wanda Tracey says
March 18, 2015 at 3:49 pmThank you for the great review on the T-Fal Actifry.It sounds great for anyone who wants to take steps towards eating healthier but it still gives us some great options that we love.
Shannon K says
March 18, 2015 at 3:55 pmWe have thought about buying one of these since the first commercial we saw. I think maybe Santa will be bringing one for the house this year.
MrsWhite says
March 18, 2015 at 4:15 pmMy husband has asked for this (and many other gadgets lol) on a regular basis. In my mind I think holy cow, another appliance I need to make room for. On the other hand…Hubby wants to eat healthy? Yes..That makes me happy haha.
Julie F says
March 18, 2015 at 5:43 pmI would love to have one of these as hubby is a fry fanatic!
Lynda Cook says
March 18, 2015 at 6:20 pmI use my actifry quite a bit, it just doesn’t do anything with a breading, but i like it for fry’s and stir-fry’s, rice dishes and fried potatoes or seasoned chicken wings
Paula Dumont says
March 19, 2015 at 1:18 amI would love to have an ActiFry, especially for fish and chips!
Matthew Tully says
March 19, 2015 at 7:17 amWe don’t deep fry much and didn’t even when we had a fryer, however, this would definitely be something we would use and have been considering.
kathy downey says
March 19, 2015 at 7:30 amThank you for the great review on the T-Fal Actifry,the chart will be very helpful
Judy Cowan says
March 19, 2015 at 8:14 amGreat program from T-Fal! We took the plunge and bought an Actifry this fall and we love it. Nice to still be able to have some of the foods we love but without all the fat.
Stephanie LaPlante says
March 19, 2015 at 10:38 amOh I’d love one of these!
Andrew I says
March 19, 2015 at 1:53 pmGreat idea!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
March 19, 2015 at 2:03 pmmy sister has one of those she really likes it. they are way to pricey for me but maybe one day I will win one.
Michelle Dimmock says
March 19, 2015 at 8:28 pmInteresting to say the least. I think I’m gonna give this a try. It’ll do us some good and some family time spent together
Angie Stevens says
March 20, 2015 at 4:33 amThis looks like a great way to compromise instead of all fat.
TBird says
March 20, 2015 at 5:56 amMy mom has one and loves it!
Alison Braidwood says
March 20, 2015 at 8:24 amI’ve heard about Actifry but haven’t tried one yet. The idea of having a fried taste with just one spoonful of oil is very appealing.
Karla Sceviour says
March 20, 2015 at 12:45 pmI haven`t tried the t-fal actifry,,but do have the Philips air fryer,and love it! I would love to try the actifry as well,to compare the two.
Maria Griffin says
March 20, 2015 at 3:50 pmYes I have a husband who fries up a storm too. Could use one.
Silvia D says
March 20, 2015 at 9:04 pmwould love to have an actifry!
Lindsay T says
March 21, 2015 at 2:47 pmI’ve heard some great things about the actifry! The heathly living reward sheet is something I can see needing at some point, thanks!
Athena says
March 22, 2015 at 11:04 amI want one of these!
Theresa A says
March 22, 2015 at 3:08 pmI would love to have a T-Fal ActiFry. This is a very informative post,always looking for healthier options, thanks for sharing.
sabina edwards says
March 22, 2015 at 5:51 pmI see they have been on groupon or wagjag so I might consider buying one now that the price has dropped. Its hard to justify buying something that would not be used on a daily basis when its almost $200 before taxes
tammy ta says
March 27, 2015 at 11:31 amThis looks like a great product
Erika E says
March 28, 2015 at 9:12 pmThat chart is a really good idea. I’ve wanted an ActiFry for a while but I haven’t invested in one yet.
Debbie S. says
March 28, 2015 at 9:56 pmI think this is a great invention, we all need a more nutritious diet but we really like foods we have ate for years (some deep fried) like french fries and chicken wings, and with this we can have those foods but on a much healthier scale. I think that the less we introduce children to fast fry food the less likely they will like it when they have a really greasy meal. I think the T-Fal Healthy Cooking for Healthy Kids program is a fantastic program. Thumbs up!
Debbie W says
April 1, 2015 at 6:17 pmGreat idea and I would feel safe about others using it. I’ve admired these appliances but yet to get one.
donna snugglebuns dufresne says
April 5, 2015 at 1:28 pmthank you for these awesome tips
Karen E Hill says
April 5, 2015 at 3:44 pmKids need to get outside and play more. The eating part is only half of it!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
April 7, 2015 at 11:28 amMy daughter has one of these and loves it. I do think that a lot of children spend too much time indoors these days and don’t get enough exercise.
Gord says
April 8, 2015 at 8:59 pmThanks for the review. I need one of these machines.
JaimeeM says
April 9, 2015 at 7:23 amI want one of these so bad, lol. Way better than an average deep fryer
Helen Kempster says
April 12, 2015 at 3:43 pmI would love to have one of these!! We love fried food but I have resisted because we do not need all that fat but oh french fries taste so good!!
Elaine Buonsante says
April 12, 2015 at 6:10 pmYour review has inspired my to get a little for adventuresome with my T-fal Fryer. We love making fries in ours but I really need to try a few of the recipes that you have linked to.
Doris H says
April 13, 2015 at 5:27 pmGreat review….I really want to buy one of these this year.
Jeanette Jackson says
April 13, 2015 at 5:39 pmI’ve seen these online and was considering getting one. Thank you for the review…it does sound great.
Suzie M says
April 13, 2015 at 6:37 pmI think this would be a great help in improving our diet