Milk and young children: What you need to know
In a recent post, I explored how milk and fortified soy beverages fit into the new food guide. Did you know that Canada’s food guide is intended for Canadians two years of age and older? Guidance fo...
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Oral health is not an out of body experience
One of the things that always strikes me as odd is that the mouth is often considered a separate body part when we’re discussing health issues. Did you know an unhealthy mouth can affect your appear...
Something old is new again! Using an Instant Pot at 80
I remember, as a child, watching my mother make baked beans in an old brown bean pot that stayed in the oven from morning until suppertime. She would soak the navy beans overnight in water and baking ...
Community paramedics partner with Northern Health communities to increase access to care
Increase access to care Community paramedics are changing patient care in some communities in Northern Health. They’re helping increase access to basic health care services in non-urgent settings...
I came for... I stayed because... with Andrea Starck
I’ve recently noticed that many of the conversations I’ve had with multiple Northern Health staff have uncovered a common theme! These staff members were anticipating coming to the North for a sho...
Canada’s new food guide: Where did milk go?
In the lead up to the release of Canada’s new food guide, there was much chatter about milk, particularly around whether milk would be removed or not. The food guide, which provides eating advice...