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...
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Northern Table: A balancing act with processed foods
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...
In focus: Robyn Turner, Clinical Dietitian, Vanderhoof
Robyn Turner never thought she would have the career she’s had working as a clinical dietitian in Vanderhoof. Learn what it’s like to work in a rural Northern BC community and what kind of work sh...
Dietitian pro tips: The 4th edition
2019 has been a big year for dietitians, with the release of the new Canada’s Food Guide; we recently shared what Northern Health dietitians had to say about this new and improved guide. During t...
In focus: Allie Stephen, CBORD Quality Improvement Dietitian, Prince George
After interning with Northern Health in June 2018, Allie Stephen, originally from Ottawa, worked in many different areas of nutrition. I recently talked to her about why she loves being a dietitian an...
Healthy eating: The pressure is on
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 ...
March is Nutrition Month: Eat together to win an Instant Pot or join us for a live Facebook chat with NH Dietitians!
This March’s Nutrition Month theme is “Unlock the Potential of Food.” Food is so much more than nutrients: it brings us together, fuels us for activity, and is a world of discovery – for child...