Moving and eating well on road trips
Even though it feels like summer is flying by, it’s only mid-August, and there's still plenty of summer-road-trip time before the weather turns! I love me a road trip: the conversation that arises f...
Healthy eating
How’s your nutrition quality of life?
Canada is ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live because of the quality of life we enjoy (and yes, we still have problems to solve so that all Canadians enjoy the same quality life),...
Canada’s Food Guide: How was it created?
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...
Northern Table: It sat on my kitchen counter for a year – and then I ate it
I love vegetables that keep. I’m thinking of things like cabbages, onions, carrots, potatoes, beets, and other root vegetables. These hearty vegetables can live in our kitchens for a long time witho...
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...
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 ...
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...