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Healthy Eating During Vacations By: Jillian Doiron, Student Network Representative from the University of Manitoba Vacations are all about relaxation, exploration, and, of course, indulging in delicious food! But if you’re trying to maintain a balanced diet, it can be tricky to navigate restaurant menus, buffets, and local street food without overdoing it. The good news? You don’t have to choose between enjoying your trip and eating healthy. Here’s how to strike a balance: 1. Plan Ahead Before you go, research restaurants and local dishes that offer nutritious options. Packing healthy snacks like nuts, protein bars, ...

How Social Bonds Can Support Your Healthy Eating Journey Written by: Marie-Eve Nault, the Student Network Representative from McGill University Why do I want to talk about this? Winter is harsh in the eastern part of Canada this year. It is cold and very snowy. Montrealers like me know that it can be hard to leave the house with this weather. I tend to stay inside, feel low-energy, and isolate myself a bit more from my friends and family. This year, however, I had a revelation after attending my first ever Superbowl party (I know, I’m late). I realized those events are more about being with friends than being the biggest football fan. It ...

Came across this invite-only event that is open to RDs, it is a great way to meet the farmers and learn about our food system. Greetings, You are invited to attend an exclusive farm tour designed to highlight food and farming. This invite-only event is open to Registered Dietitians, Professional Home Economists, food writers, bloggers, chefs, culinary instructors and other food industry professionals. There is no charge to attend. WHEN: Thursday, October 3. With travel, this will be a full day excursion (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., approximate) This tour will be hosted by Farm & Food Care Ontario, an agricultural outreach organization ...

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