A sigh of relief: Trusting kids to eat enough
Many parents of young children worry that their kids don’t eat enough. As a dietitian and a mother of a young child, I totally get it. We want the best for our children; we want them to be healthy a...
Many parents of young children worry that their kids don’t eat enough. As a dietitian and a mother of a young child, I totally get it. We want the best for our children; we want them to be healthy a...
There’s been a lot of buzz about plant-based proteins lately! The new Canada’s food guide encourages Canadians to enjoy a variety of foods, and to choose proteins that come from plants more often....
Do you pay attention to how much iron you consume? Most people don’t, but many health organizations are urging people to choose plant-based proteins more often, and this could mean taking a closer l...
This article first appeared in the Summer 2019 Northern Health: Health and Wellness in the North magazine. What would you do if you were shooed out of the kitchen? You might stay out. Growing...
Even though it feels like summer is flying by, it’s only mid-August, and there's still plenty of summer-road-trip time before the weather turns! I love me a road trip: the conversation that arises f...
Canada is ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live because of the quality of life we enjoy (and yes, we still have problems to solve so that all Canadians enjoy the same quality life),...
I’ve never really liked veggie burgers. You know the ones I’m talking about? They typically consist of a mixture of mashed vegetables and beans. They can be soggy, lacking in flavour, and leave yo...