Profile of The Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan

All articles of The Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan

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  Have you ever skipped your lunch break to do work? A lunch break is for more than just eating – it is a time to look after your health.Lunch ...
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  Mothers are aware of the health benefits of breastfeeding for their babies and themselves. Exclusive breastfeeding is the normal way to feed ...
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  Children can be easily influenced and copy the behaviors of role models. School aged children most often look to parents and teachers as role ...
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  Research from the United States and Canada has shown that the more fast food teens have, the less vegetables, fruit and milk products they eat. ...
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  Have you ever wished for life to slow down for a while? For a change of pace, try ‘slow food’. It doesn’t come in a package, but slow food is ...
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  Recently reviews of studies are questioning whether saturated fats are bad for your heart. Does this mean the guidelines for heart healthy eating ...
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  Editor: Wishing you felt more energetic, alert, and refreshed? Have you heard that a detox diet will free your body from built-up waste and make ...
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  Do you know of a great multi-subject learning environment? From reading to science, math to nutrition, it’s possible to learn it all in the ...
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  In a society where it is taboo to discriminate against someone for gender, race or religion, discrimination based on body shape and size is all ...
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  In today’s fast-paced world, we have limited time. Convenience foods have emerged to meet this demand. Many things we purchase come ready ...
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  This year’s National Nutrition Month theme “Celebrate food…from field to table” aims to help Canadians learn how food is raised or grown, ...
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  Dietitians of Canada’s 2010 National Nutrition Month focuses on celebrating food – from where it is grown and harvested to the delicious and ...
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  Many people look to food labels to find nutrition information. Shoppers can use the “Nutrition Facts” panel and the % Daily Value on packaged ...
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  In response to a national food trends survey, an article in the Globe and Mail noted, “We think we are knowledgeable about food. But we are ...
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  These genes do not refer to a favourite pair of pants, but to the human genetic make-up. Is it possible that our genes are responsible for the ...
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  You have heard the statistics. Many Canadians are overweight or obese. Your children’s eating habits and inactivity are putting them at ...
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  Do you find it hard to keep active and eat healthy during the holiday season? Here are some tips to keep you on track. Start now and get your New ...
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  Did you ever wonder if the grain choices that you were making were truly “whole grain”? With more and more grain products being ...
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  Do you ever get e-mails warning you about the dangers of eating specific foods? Is any of it true? In most cases the answer is no. Let’s ...
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  Children with food preferences are often labelled as “picky eaters”. Parents need to be aware that it is normal for children to have ...
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  Glycemic index has become the latest carbohydrate trend. It was proposed 25 years ago as a tool to help manage diabetes. Research shows that it ...
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  Whether you are flying, driving, taking a bus, boat or plane, it is likely that you will be eating out on your vacation. It is important to ...
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  The sweet taste of sugar can tempt us to eat too much of it. This can lead to higher energy intake, weight gain and tooth decay. Artificial ...
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  Starting your baby on solids foods is an exciting part of parenthood. With a good start, you can help your baby develop a lifetime of healthy ...
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  Cooking with children is fun and has many benefits. It's easier if you can organize work spaces and kitchen tools ahead of time. Be prepared for ...
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  Food additives have been used for a long time. Some people, however, are concerned about the safety of additives in food and limit their intake. ...
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  Food is available in many places where children participate - at sports events, at rinks, at schools. How do the food choices offered in these ...
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  Athletes usually have special nutritional needs in order to perform well. However, what do the rest of us need when we exercise? Keeping your ...
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  Confused by all of the conflicting information on how to eat for a healthy heart? Celebrate Heart Health Month with the following update from ...
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  Health Canada recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life for healthy term infants. Breast milk is all the food your baby ...