August's Buzz

The Latest Buzz

The links below do not necessarily reflect the ideas/beliefs of the DNNS. They are topics of interest to dietitians who work with the public and want to learn more via the latest Buzz.

Blogs/Recipes

Great dietitian site with lots of nutritious recipes. Best ever gluten free blueberry muffins, with blueberry season here, time to give these a try!

https://therealfoodrds.com/gluten-free-blueberry-muffins/

15 Portable park snacks. Love these tips for those of us on the go with the kids. Lots of healthy choices in the mix!

http://www.superhealthykids.com/15-portable-park-snacks-tips/

Full vs low fat dairy products, what you need to know.

https://rosieschwartz.com/2016/07/18/whats-best-full-fat-vs-low-fat-dairy-products-part-2/

Videos

Raising our Healthy Kids: Excellent health and nutritional advice for families with these short videos from Calgary Health.

https://vimeo.com/channels/875784

Articles - In the News!

How candy makers shape nutritional science. We know this to be true, who is sponsoring nutritional science?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/nutrition-for-hire-1.3612388

New framework for human nutrition. Very interesting study based on 20 years of nutritional science. Lots to think about for our work as dietitians.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160801092952.htm

Dessert by design? Why not ask your server to find a dessert that includes fruit, nuts and a small amount of dark chocolate?

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2016/07/11/dessert-by-design-three-pleasures/

Tips for summer

Five meatless ideas for you and yours- great advice if you are using the BBQ a lot this summer.

http://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/how-to-diet/five-meatless-bbq-ideas-that-are-healthy-and-tasty/