Moving food closer to home and health care
March is nutrition month! This year’s theme, “Ingredients for a Healthier Tomorrow,” focuses on supporting a more sustainable food system for all. Northern Health’s Position on Healthy Ea...
Healthy eating
Store-bought baby foods: Tips from a student dietitian
Did you know that jarred baby foods have been around for 100 years, since the 1920s? Today, the baby food section of the grocery store looks a little different, with plastic squeeze pouches taking up ...
Loving that fruit leather: Tips for dehydrating your own food
Have you dehydrated food before, or tasted jerky or apple chips? These were staple roadtrip snacks for me growing up. Feeling nostalgic, I picked up a food dehydrator last spring and dove into the won...
Thinking outside the garden box: getting creative with growing food
There’s something special about students growing and harvesting food – these experiences open up an exciting world of learning, while also promoting student wellness. Caledonia Secondary School in...
Food: Connecting family, community, and culture in Haida Gwaii
March is Nutrition Month. Each year I think about how to include campaign messages into my work as a dietitian. Often, it’s a bit of a stretch! This year’s theme recognizes how important culture a...
Feeding our babies: Times have changed!
New parents receive all sorts of advice about feeding their babies – from websites, social media, health care providers, family members, and even perfect strangers! I know it can be tiring and confu...
Adventures in virtual cooking
One of the benefits to staying at home right now, is having more time in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking, recreating a favourite drink, or preparing a special meal, in these uncertain tim...