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...
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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...
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...
Following up with past Community Health Star Seamus Damstrom
Four years ago, Seamus Damstrom was a grade 12 student in Terrace, with a passion for healthy eating and creating healthy change among his classmates. We were so impressed with the food revolution he ...
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...
