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 ...
Healthy eating
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...
Food-access grants: Helping communities grow
Help your community with food security Ensuring access to food for all Northerners is an important part of Northern Health’s COVID-19 response. If you know of, or represent, a community based org...
Healthy eating during COVID-19: Tips from Northern Health dietitians
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our daily lives, including how we feed ourselves and others. The notion that healthy eating is flexible, and is shaped by the contexts of our lives, ...
The Pandemic Pantry
COVID-19 is affecting all of us differently. Many people are working from home, are working more or less than usual, are at home with the kids, and are engaging in less social interaction. For some, t...
Preparing meals with your kids and eating together
Feeding a family can be a challenge. By the time supper comes along you’re hungry and tired. I totally get it! It can be challenging not to stop by a drive-thru on the way home and take the easy way...
Why March is my favourite month of the year
March is my favourite month of the year! Why? It’s Nutrition Month – the month that I, along with my colleagues, celebrate our profession and how dietitians support health. Becoming a dietitian...
