Amanda Keating 
What is diet culture? Diet culture is the system of beliefs that idealizes eating a certain way in order to obtain a particular body shape. It associates thinness with higher social status and moral value. At the same time, it demonizes certain ways of eating, and attaches shame to “unhealthy” food choices and certain body … Read more
Finding Satisfaction and Coping with Emotions At times it can be easy to forget that eating involves more than just addressing our physiological needs, it also includes the experience itself and the pleasure we can gain from it. By having a better understanding of taste and emotional hunger, the satisfaction factor, and how food is … Read more
Who (or what) are the food police? The food police are the thoughts that judge what and how much we eat. They also make sure that we’re following “food rules”. Some examples of food police language include thoughts or comments such as “that has too many calories” or “I will gain weight if I eat … Read more
Diet culture is the set of beliefs that demonizes certain foods and elevates others. We need to make peace with food and challenge the food police so that we can remove guilt and shame and have the freedom to eat how we want. What does it mean to make peace with food? Making peace with … Read more
Tapping into your hunger and fullness cues Hunger cues are the signals our bodies give to tell us it needs food, and satiety (or fullness) cues are the signals that tell us when we are full and satisfied. Sounds simple, right? But for those who have ignored their hunger cues due to diet culture (which … Read more
If you’re curious about eating more plant-based foods, but are hesitant to give up some of your favourite animal-based proteins because you’re worried you won’t feel satisfied or full, then you’re at the right place! Transitioning to more plant-forward or plant-based eating doesn’t mean you’re stuck eating salad, or that you have to give up … Read more
Our favourite plant-based proteins, as submitted by managers at UBCO Food Services When you think of protein, a piece of chicken breast or an omelet might come to mind. But plants can also be an amazing source of protein, too! You just need to know where to look! If you’re looking for ways to increase … Read more
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” – Michael Pollan What is Plant-forward eating? Plant-forward is a style of cooking and eating that emphasizes getting more plants on your plate! The idea is simple: to eat more plant-based food. Meat and dairy may be included, but it’s usually not the main feature of the meal, … Read more
How Is Climate-Friendliness Calculated? UBC’s climate-friendly food label currently provides you with information on how much GHGs are emitted to produce the ingredients in your meal. The Climate-Friendly Food Systems (CFFS) label is assigned for each menu item based on its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This is calculated by summing up the GHG emission of … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the farmer’s market: The fresh produce, the flowers, the artisanal baked goods! Whether you shop big at the Kelowna Farmer’s Market, or further afield in Armstrong, Vernon or elsewhere, we want to make sure you make the most out of your shopping experience! Read on! Why Shop at a Farm Market … Read more
