Foodie Friday: Building your pantry survival kit
The struggle is real! The idea of a “pantry survival kit” might sound a little overboard – after all, I’m not talking about traditional emergency preparedness or doomsday scenarios! I’m s...
Nutrition
Foodie Friday: Dinner from down under
Eating in Australia I love creating the many family recipes I grew up with on a regular basis, but I also love experiencing the tried and true recipes from other people’s families. It’s fun to ...
Are "picky eaters" just "eaters in training"? Tips to help build kids' food acceptance skills
It's lunch time. You prepare a meal and sit down to eat with your kid(s). They eat all of the [food x] but leave [food y] completely untouched. What's the deal? Is it always going to be like this? Why...
Love your lentils!
Between the busyness of internship and a limited student budget, I'm always on the hunt for simple and affordable recipes. I often find that I turn to lentils since they can be used in so many recipes...
Celebrating Foodie Friday: One dietitian’s quest to try new recipes and celebrate her northern BC colleagues
TGIF! Not only is the weekend around the corner, but every Friday on the Northern Health Matters blog comes with amazing food photos and delicious recipes from my fellow Northern BC dietitians. I...
Nutrition Month: What are the ingredients for trustworthy nutrition facts?
Did you know that at least half of Canadians get their nutrition information from sources on the internet? Whether you are looking for information on picky eating, digestive issues, or managing a chro...
Foodie Friday: Break the cycle with mindful eating
Nutrition Month - Taking the Fight out of Food So we’ve turned the corner into another Nutrition Month, an exciting time for all of us dietitians to amp up the spotlight on healthy eating. Thi...