February'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 reasons to get busy with your seed planting at home!

http://www.vineripenutrition.com/5-reasons-to-grow-your-food/

National news

With Feb 1-7 being Eating Disorder Awareness month, this is a good article by Calgary dietitians.

http://calgaryherald.com/health/diet-fitness/nutrition-how-to-make-friends-with-food-even-when-you-hate-your-body

We need to bring cooking back into our schools!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-medical-society-survey-health-1.3947923

Excellent resource

Great resources here: presentations, strategies and webinars, to support more fruits and veggies for school students.

http://opha.on.ca/Nutrition-Resource-Centre/Events/Events/2017/Increasing-vegetables-and-fruit-intake-in-school-a.aspx

Science news

Check out all the latest buzz with Nutrigenomix, a Canadian company. This is one of many studies related to your genes and diet (this one looks at caffeine and sports performance).

http://cyclingmagazine.ca/spotlight/is-caffeine-slowing-you-down/

Recipes

Healthy chicken recipes from a dietitian's kitchen.

http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/recipe-best-healthy-chicken-breast-recipes-meet-your-new-yea/

Great idea!

Go to your health professional for a fruit and veggie prescription?

http://www.wholesomewave.org/our-initiatives/nationalnutritionincentivenetwork/currentprojects/fruit-and-vegetable-prescription-projects/