December'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- The latest news!
Great tips as reminders for us and our clients with the holiday season almost here!
https://desireerd.com/2016/11/29/your-deprivation-free-guide-to-a-happy-healthy-holiday-is-here/
National news
How the nutrition program in Canada's North, needs to change.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nutrition-north-tracey-galloway-1.3878291
Excellent resource
Find this and other great resources at Eat Right Ontario.
http://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/MenuPlanner.aspx
Science news
Something that keeps popping up, the link between mental health and nutrition, 5 articles noted.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/afps-seh111616.php
Diet quality low but steadily improving among US kids. Check out this study of 38,000 children (soda tax is helping?).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161123142322.htm
Recipes
Seven simple beverages for the holidays!
http://www.simplebites.net/7-festive-hot-and-cold-beverages-for-the-holidays/#more-36617
Have to try this one for Kale Mac and Cheese!
http://www.evergreeneats.com/2016/11/24/oh-kale-yeah-mac-cheese/