Kids and wasted food: How to deal
The scenario: you’ve served up a meal or snack to the kids, and a lot goes uneaten. It’s so common (!) and frustrates many adults, not just because of the food itself, but also the effort that ...
Healthy eating
Planting seeds for healthy eating: Easy ways to grow food with kids
(This story was co-authored by Northern Health dietitians Lise Luppens and Emilia Moulechkova) Ahhh, spring – a season full of change and possibility! While spring may look a bit different for fa...
Healthy eating during COVID-19: Tips from Northern Health dietitians
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our daily lives, including how we feed ourselves and others. The notion that healthy eating is flexible, and is shaped by the contexts of our lives, ...
The Pandemic Pantry
COVID-19 is affecting all of us differently. Many people are working from home, are working more or less than usual, are at home with the kids, and are engaging in less social interaction. For some, t...
Why March is my favourite month of the year
March is my favourite month of the year! Why? It’s Nutrition Month – the month that I, along with my colleagues, celebrate our profession and how dietitians support health. Becoming a dietitian...
Supporting healthy eating at school and beyond
What does it mean to be a “good eater,” and how can we support children and youth to eat well? Whether you’re a parent or caregiver feeding kids at home, or an educator who wants to promot...
More than food: How you eat is important too
If someone were to ask you what brings you joy, what would you say? For me, it’s simple: food. There are so many memorable food experiences that come to mind when I think about the joy of eating....