Flo has worked in northern BC for over 20 years in a variety of roles. Currently, she is the Chief Population Health Dietitian and Team Lead for the Population Health Nutrition Team. She takes a realistic, supportive, and non-judgemental approach to healthy eating in recognition that there are many things that influence how we care for ourselves. In her spare time, you are likely to find Flo cooking, reading, volunteering, or enjoying the outdoors.
What do you get when you mix culture and food? Celebration? Sharing? Fun? You might think so . . . except when it’s “diet culture.” For the past 30 years, May 6 has been celebrated as Interna...
Spirituality connects us to something bigger than ourselves. This connection can help us feel peace and gratitude, supporting our emotional well-being. When our world seems small due to actions to lim...
Every day, I’m reminded that diet culture is powerful and widespread. Diet culture plays on the fear and worry in today’s world. Now, on top of being afraid of COVID-19, we’re prompted to fear, ...
I’ve walked the Ferry Island Walking Trail in Terrace nearly every day for the past year - thanks to my puppy, Libby. It’s the only off-leash dog area in town and it gives her the chance to grow h...
When you hear the term “processed foods,” what’s your first thought? Does it bring to mind memories of canning salmon or making jam? What about a childhood comfort food (like that bowl of mac an...
You’ve likely heard the expression “knowing and doing are two different things.” I think this is especially true when it comes to healthy eating. Most people have a good sense of what healthy ...
