Northern Table: Plant-based sources of iron
Do you pay attention to how much iron you consume? Most people don’t, but many health organizations are urging people to choose plant-based proteins more often, and this could mean taking a closer l...
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Northern Table: Getting my feet wet in the kitchen
This article first appeared in the Summer 2019 Northern Health: Health and Wellness in the North magazine. What would you do if you were shooed out of the kitchen? You might stay out. Growing...
Northern Table: Eating well when living alone
The newest edition of Canada’s Food Guide focuses on the “hows” of eating just as much as the “whats.” One of the recommendations is to eat meals with others – but what does that mean for ...
Mindful eating: Four practical strategies you can do at work
Do you eat lunch at your desk? Eat until you are uncomfortably full? Inhale your meals? If this sounds like you, keep reading — this blog post is all about how to incorporate mindful eating into ...
Northern Table: Farm to School BC blossoms in the Northwest
How do you get students excited about healthy, local food? According to Farm to School BC, the winning formula is simple: Get students involved by providing opportunities to grow, prepare, taste, a...
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...
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...