Health Tips
Lifestyle
Want to get in the best shape you can be? Read on!
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Swaps for Sweetened Drinks
Based on the World Health Organization guidelines, we should limit our sugar intake to no more than 6-12 teaspoons per day *. A lot of the sugar comes from sugar sweetened beverages,…
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Late Summer is Berry Picking Season
It’s berry picking season in Nunavut! As we move into late summer, you’ll start to see the land providing berries. Berries are thought of as superfoods and have been shown to help…
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Sleep and Eating Routines During the Summer Months
Summer is here! The sun is out, and the days are getting longer, which means it’s a great time to spend some time outdoors & on the land, plan family trips and…
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A Guide to Understanding and Managing Food Allergies
May is allergy awareness month. It can be very stressful to deal with food allergies. You probably know someone with food allergies. Did you know that 1-in- 2 Canadian homes are impacted by…
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Rethinking Plastics for Earth Day
It’s Earth Day in April, which means we should take some time to talk about our planet. The things that we use and then throw away are called waste. Plastic is one…
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Dietitians: Champions of Nutrition Month
There’s a lot of information out there about food and health. It can be hard to find nutrition information that you can count on. March is National Nutrition Month and this year…
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Keeping Your Heart Strong by Bumping Up Your Good Cholesterol
When it comes to talking about having a healthy heart, a word that gets used a lot is cholesterol. There’s a lot of confusing information out there, so we are here to…
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January – A Good Time to Set Some Health Goals
The start of the new year is a time when many people try to change their habits for the better. Making changes to eat healthier or exercise more can be stressful, and it can be hard to know where to start.
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Eating Together Around the Table: A Recipe for Connection
The holidays are coming which means it’s time for holiday traditions, spending time with friends and family, and of course lots and lots of food. It’s a celebration where we can share…
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. One (1) in three (3) people in Canada are affected by diabetes and chances are, you or someone you know is impacted by this condition. In Nunavut,…
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Top 10 Nutrition Tips for Healthy Teeth!
A healthy mouth is so important for good nutrition and good nutrition helps keep our mouth healthy! In honour of Oral Health Month check out our top 10 nutrition tips for terrific…
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Diet Trends for 2023
Move over cream and sugar, coffee has a new side kick in town. According to TikTok, there is a rising trend in people adding lemon juice to their coffee. Unfortunately, this drink…
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