Tag: food

Is Diet Important for a Healthy Immune System?

Source: bbc.com, June 07, 2020 Recently, many headlines claim you can boost your immune system by eating particular foods, but how true is this? A healthy, balanced diet is important for supporting your immune system. You need sufficient energy and nutrients for the immune system to function properly, and poor nutrition can compromise it. But… Continue reading Is Diet Important for a Healthy Immune System?

N.B. farming groups say local food supply on ‘verge of collapse’ without foreign workers

Source: Jordan Gill, cbc.ca, May 22, 2020 Due to COVID-19, temporary foreign workers are not allowed to enter the province. New Brunswick farming groups say the province’s local food supply is on “the verge of collapse” because of the government’s refusal to admit temporary foreign workers. At a joint press conference, the National Farmers Union… Continue reading N.B. farming groups say local food supply on ‘verge of collapse’ without foreign workers

Kindersley Jobs: Food Services Worker

Food Services Worker Job Order #: 5738140 Employer Name: Saskatchewan Health Authority  Wage/Salary Info: Pay Band 6 $18.210 to $19.490 (3 step range) Posted Date: 29-Apr-2020 Location: Kindersley # of Positions: 1 Employment Terms:Temporary: P-T Length of Employment: Temporary Apply By: 05-May-2020 How to Apply?: Visit the employer website. Description: Job Description: Assists with the… Continue reading Kindersley Jobs: Food Services Worker

9 Ways I’ve Learned to Cultivate Inner Beauty

Source: Sarah Landry, Alive.com, July 16, 2019 Six years ago, I embarked on a journey to get healthy and live a better life—not just for me, but for my children too. I wanted to feel more whole. Confident. Beautiful. So, I lost 100 pounds (45 kg). This didn’t leave me feeling all that confident or beautiful.… Continue reading 9 Ways I’ve Learned to Cultivate Inner Beauty

This is Your Brain On No Sleep

Source: Gail Johnson, Alive.com, July 15, 2019 Sleep deprivation is no joke. Here’s what to do about it. In our wired, 24-7 world where people are facing more demands than ever, getting a good night’s rest is typically the one thing that gets cut. We soldier on, complaining about how tired we are between trips to… Continue reading This is Your Brain On No Sleep

Top 5 nutrient must-haves for kids

Source: Alive.com, August 6, 2019 The Top Five 1. Calcium Not only is calcium important for helping build strong bones as a child grows through to young adulthood, but it’s also essential for muscle contraction, nerve signalling, and hormone release. Bone calcium starts to decrease, though, in young adulthood, so getting off to a healthy start… Continue reading Top 5 nutrient must-haves for kids

Healthy eating for a healthy child

Source: Andy De Santis, RD, MPH, Alive.com, August 6, 2019 Parents, these days, are often inundated to the point of confusion and paralysis when it comes to figuring out what to feed their kids. In this article, inspired by the latest version of Canada’s Food Guide, we take a step back from the smoke and mirrors and… Continue reading Healthy eating for a healthy child

Annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month Returns

Source: Agriculture in the Classroom – Saskatchewan Media Release, March 4, 2019  Saskatchewan, March 4, 2019 – Agriculture in the Classroom – Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) will participate in the eighth annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM).  AITC-SK joins Agriculture in the Classroom – Canada (AITC-C) and eight other provincial Agriculture in the Classroom organizations in bringing CALM to… Continue reading Annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month Returns