October 16 is World Food Day – a day to raise awareness about food insecurity and poverty. With 1 in 6 Northern BC households struggling to put food on the table, the issues of poverty and food inse...
The new Canada’s food guide has been out for six months. Registered dietitians across Northern BC have shared what they like about the new edition, such as: The emphasis on our relationship wi...
(Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Northern Health’s Healthier You – Winter 2018 edition on Healthy Relationships. Read the full issue here.) When we think about healthy relations...
Northern Health recognizes that culture and traditions are components of healthy eating, and that food is an important part of holiday celebrations. In a recent post, dietitian Amelia Gallant describe...
All British Columbians have the right to access a healthy diet in ways that are right for them. In two previous blog posts, I highlighted household food insecurity and the Food Costing in BC repo...
Consider yogurt as a protein-rich snack I have to say, I love yogurt – but I’m picky about it! It has to taste good, be creamy and rich, but not too sweet. All my children like yogurt and it di...
Today is World Food Day, a day to promote awareness of food security around the globe. In northern BC, almost 1 in 5 households struggle to afford a basic, nutritious diet. When I first read this stat...
