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....
Nutrition
Learning to trust: Northern Health dietitians share stories about feeding their children
Ellyn Satter’s division of responsibility in feeding (sDOR) is a best-practice approach that helps to prevent and manage common childhood feeding problems. It’s based on the understanding that, wi...
Northern Table: Canada’s food guide and plant-based proteins
There’s been a lot of buzz about plant-based proteins lately! The new Canada’s food guide encourages Canadians to enjoy a variety of foods, and to choose proteins that come from plants more often....
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),...
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...
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...