Use petal power to brighten your fall meals
As fall approaches, I enjoy those final flourishes of flowers in the garden – borage, calendula, echinacea, lavender, nasturtiums, sunflowers, roses, and violas – all blooming well into those fogg...
Healthy eating
Has COVID-19 changed the way we eat? A dietetic student’s reflection
Imagine it’s a typical Saturday evening and you’re getting dinner with your friends or family. You reach the restaurant or your friend’s house, and enjoy a pizza with a side beverage. You’ve h...
(Physically) distance yourself from diet culture
Every day, I’m reminded that diet culture is powerful and widespread. Diet culture plays on the fear and worry in today’s world. Now, on top of being afraid of COVID-19, we’re prompted to fear, ...
A shopper’s guide to plant-based beverages
When’s the last time you checked out the milk alternatives sections of your grocery store? As part of a recent student project, I looked at plant-based beverages, and the many brands and products fo...
Local eating: Accessing local food in Northern BC
Global events have shed light on many things, including how we access food. Though grocery stores are well stocked, some people have a new interest in local food. I’ve heard various reasons why, suc...
Kids and wasted food: How to deal
The scenario: you’ve served up a meal or snack to the kids, and a lot goes uneaten. It’s so common (!) and frustrates many adults, not just because of the food itself, but also the effort that ...
Planting seeds for healthy eating: Easy ways to grow food with kids
(This story was co-authored by Northern Health dietitians Lise Luppens and Emilia Moulechkova) Ahhh, spring – a season full of change and possibility! While spring may look a bit different for fa...