Amanda Keating 
There’s nothing more frustrating than watching fresh, delicious food go to waste – especially produce! Cooking at home leads to eating healthier meals and saves you money, but expired food can be a real source of anxiety, according to UBC Registered Dietitians Julie Stachiw (Okanagan campus) and Melissa Baker. Next time you buy fresh produce, … Read more
By Tamara Paetsch | Food & Nutrition Coordinator You don’t have to have a bag of movie theatre popcorn delivered to you. That’s right! You can make your own home-made popcorn, no packaged microwave popcorn, stove, or air-popper required. All you need is a paper lunch bag, popcorn kernels, and your favourite oil and seasonings. … Read more
By Egan Davis, principal instructor of the horticulture training program at the UBC Botanical Garden As we watch spring blossom outside our windows and try to minimize trips to the grocery store, UBC asked horticulturist Egan Davis – the Principal Instructor of UBC’s Horticulture Training Program – for tips on how to re-grow food from … Read more
By Julie Stachiw | Registered Dietitian, Manager, Nutrition and Wellbeing The world feels topsy turvy at the moment. Most of us are studying or working from home, and are missing the connections we have with family, friends, classmates and workmates, including study breaks, meals and outdoor time together. You may be wondering what to do … Read more
Snacking is a great way to help get in all of the nutrients you need and keep your energy levels high throughout the day. Nutritious snacking between meals can help to regulate blood sugar levels, preventing that dreaded 4pm slump. Depending how close you are to your next meal, the size of your snacks will … Read more
“Take your vitamins!” You’ve heard it before. Maybe your parents encouraged you to take a multivitamin as a child or a friend recommended vitamin C to help you get over a cold. The 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey found that almost half of Canadians are taking some form of nutrition supplement! It’s a huge (and lucrative) … Read more
I’m excited to highlight the potential of food to fuel, discover, prevent, heal, and bring us together. By planning nutritious meals and snacks that keep you moving all day long, food has the power to keep you feeling energized and at your best! Having a variety of nutritious meals and snacks spread throughout the day … Read more
So what exactly is plant-based eating and what’s the hype? Plant-based eating means some or all animal products that a person eats are replaced by plant foods! Plant-based eating has been receiving a lot of attention lately, and for good reason! 1. Lower Risk Of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). Plant-based eating means animal proteins are displaced … Read more
Instead of following fads or trying a new trend, focus on building sustainable and health-promoting habits that feel right for you. Here are three nutritious eating ideas to consider. 1. Make vegetables and fruit part of every meal. Include more fruits and vegetables at meals and snacks. Aim to eat at least one dark green … Read more
