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 ...
Nutrition
In focus: Amelia Gallant, Primary Care Dietitian, Fort St. John
Amelia Gallant sitting at a table with a balanced meal and Canada's Food Guide. From Newfoundland to British Columbia – nutrition has literally brought Amelia Gallant far and wide in her work as a d...
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...
Adulting 101: How to eat properly
Most adults will agree: sometimes “adulting” is hard. Day-to-day tasks like walking, running, and eating can be hard to do! During the summer, I was feeling tired all the time which wasn’t the n...
Promoting a positive body image for students
In honour of the recent Provincial Eating Disorders Week, registered dietitian Rilla Reardon shared some great tips for promoting positive body image in youth. Building a positive body image helps you...
Canada’s new food guide: What Northern Health dietitians have to say
No doubt you’ve heard: Canada’s new food guide has finally been released. With a brand new look (bye-bye rainbow!) and recommendations going beyond food choices, it has already caused quite a bit ...
The kitchen at Parkside Secondary School: More than a place to cook
“However the spirit moves you.” That’s the cooking advice you will often hear Laurie Mutschke, School Meal Coordinator, share with her students at Parkside Secondary School in Terrace. Among ...