How do you stay healthy on-the-go? What meals pack the most nutritional punch? What's the safest way to lose weigh and keep it off?

From allergies, to diets, to keeping kids healthy, dietician Samara Felesky-Hunt took your questions on eating and living right.

Samara Felesky-Hunt

Felesky-Hunt is a registered dietitian in private practice. She holds degrees in clinical nutrition and human biology from the University of Western Ontario. Since 1994, Samara has developed a successful nutrition consulting practice.

Read her answers after the jump.

Canada's economic performance is expected to be sluggish through the first quarter of next year, the country's central bank said Thursday.

In its Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Canada said growth is expected to pick up over the remainder of 2009 and to shoot to "above-potential" in 2010, as credit conditions improve and interest-rate cuts take hold.

But what does that mean for you? How will market turmoil and a possible recession affect your mortgage or your retirement savings? How can you prepare for the months ahead?

Judith Cane

After 17 years in the financial-services industry, Judith Cane has developed a solid reputation as a financial advisor. The success of her firm, Antara Financial Group is built on establishing long-term client relationships with customized financial planning.

Read Judith's answers to your questions after the jump.

Central banks including the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve have cut short-term interest rates by half a percentage point in a co-ordinated international action.

The banks say they are acting to ease "the recent intensification of the financial crisis," in a move that will provide "timely and significant support" to the economy.

But what does this all mean for you? How will market turmoil and a possible recession affect your mortgage or your retirement savings? How can you prepare for the months ahead?

Judith Cane

After 17 years in the financial-services industry, Judith Cane has developed a solid reputation as a financial advisor. The success of her firm, Antara Financial Group is built on establishing long-term client relationships with customized financial planning.

She took your questions on personal finance and debt management.

Read her answers after the jump.