Moving food closer to home and health care
March is nutrition month! This year’s theme, “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow,” focuses on supporting a more sustainable food system for all. Northern Health’s Position on Healthy Ea...
Nutrition Month
Adventures in virtual cooking
One of the benefits to staying at home right now, is having more time in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking, recreating a favourite drink, or preparing a special meal, in these uncertain tim...
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....
Gathering with food: Northern voices
What does eating together mean to you? In March, we celebrated Nutrition Month. Throughout the month, dietitians across Canada highlighted food’s potential, including the ability of food to bring...
Dietitians share their pro tips!
To celebrate Nutrition Month this March, my colleagues and I had a potluck. The theme was “Throwback Thursday,” where we prepared foods that were important to us during our childhood. During the p...