The Dish

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Based on your most popular requests and page views, The Dish has been refreshed.  I will carry on answering your nutrition questions but the ‘Topic of the Month’ and ‘Rosie’s Recipes’ categories are unfortunately discontinued. The previous posts are archived as usual for your reference. I look forward to more questions….what’s on your mind when it [...]

A great way to use up our local strawberries and rhubarb…..

Eat BC’s Best This Summer

By Emilia Moulechkova & Theresa Price, UBC Dietetics Students
You have likely heard a lot about eating locally, but what does this really mean? The basic principle of eating locally is the closer to home the food is grown the better, which comes hand in hand with eating with the [...]

Thanks to Ljudmila Petrovic for including my quote in her article for the SFU Peak….

The Cost of Eating in BC

I often turn to this report to highlight that many British Columbians (including students) don’t have enough money to buy healthy food. When addressing food insecurity in training the SFU Food Bank volunteers, it is extremely helpful as well. I hope you will take the time to see what [...]

There are many nutrients that are involved in developing and maintaining healthy nails. For female university students often protein needs are not met and this can impact your nails. Protein doesn’t have to come from meat or a supplement, balanced eating according to Canada’s Food Guide is key. If you are a vegetarian, check out [...]

As part of National Nutrition Month, Dietitians of Canada have busted some popular nutrition myths. Check out the following link:
http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-Month/Nutrition-Month-2012/Myths.aspx
My favorite is #34. I’ve been enjoying some Cadbury’s Mini Eggs and love to have a few jalapeno cheddar kettle chips with a veggie sandwich:)

Cheese Tomato Potato Appies

From time to time I enjoy having a few appetizers for dinner instead of a full main course – it reminds me of the holiday season. Check out this recipe from the Dairy Farmers of Canada
http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes/canadian-bocconcini-tomato-nibbles
Photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada

Demystifying multivitamin and mineral supplements

Thanks to a student question, I realized I don’t have any general information on deciding if you need a multi-vitamin or mineral supplement. I have to emphasize that a supplement is exactly that, it doesn’t replace healthy eating. Depending on your age, diet or life stage you may need one. [...]