Author: Bow Valley

Food insecurity and mental health: what’s the connection?

Health Canada defines food insecurity as “the inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one […]

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Nutrition and Mental Wellness

Posted by on January 20, 2022 in Diet, Mental Health, Nutrition, Weight Management

Have you ever felt down? Or perhaps anxious? In those moments, you may have found yourself reaching for a sweet snack, a salty snack, or something else to comfort you. […]

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Part One: Cross-Country Skiing for Newbies – Why Should You Try It?

Posted by on December 23, 2021 in Exercise, Skiing

Winter is here! If you are looking for a way to stay active this season and enjoy the mountain scenery, Nordic, or cross-country (XC) skiing is a fun and affordable […]

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Holiday Eating: 7 Tips to Get You Through

Posted by on December 2, 2021 in Diet, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Management

For many of us, the Christmas season is often filled with family, friends and of course, food. As a dietitian, I often hear people telling me about how they anticipate […]

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Top 10 Tips for Staying Active This Winter

It’s that time of year! We are waking up to fresh snow on the mountain tops and the snowflakes are starting to fall. While the white fluffy stuff gets the […]

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