Saskatoon Berry Vinaigrette
3/4 cup red wine vinegar 175 mL 3/4 cup saskatoon berries 175 mL 2 tbsps borage honey 25 mL 1 cup canola oil 250 mL 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped) …
Weight or Number to Volume Conversions
Approximate Weights and Volume – Imperial Ingredient Weight Equivalent Oatmeal, quick 18 ozs. 7 cups Graham crackers 11 squares 1 cup, crumbs Milk, fluid 1 pound 2 cups Milk, powdered …
Nutrition Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the body’s nerves causing them to break down. MS is caused by an immune reaction to the layer of fat surrounding the nerves known as the …
Healthy Food Policy in the Workplace
Are healthy foods available at your workplace? Or are the only choices the high fat, high sugar, high salt foods often sold in vending machines and cafeterias? Many Canadians spend …
Smart Shopping
A wise consumer makes smart choices and spends money carefully when shopping for goods and services. Here are some hints that can help you make smarter purchasing choices: Make a …
Body Image – Tips for the Teens you Know
Body image is how you see your body, and your thoughts, feelings and judgments about what you see. Body image changes over time depending on what is happening around you. …
Dealing With Mould (Mold)
“Classroom Closes After Black Mould Found in School” was the headline in a recent Saskatoon StarPhoenix. A teacher who worked full time in this room reported feeling ill and believed symptoms …
Hunger and the Ability to Learn
Is there a link between a child’s ability to learn and how they eat? The Tufts University Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy shows a link between nutrition and cognitive development. …
Homemade Baby Food
Preparing your own baby food requires a little planning but can be fun and easy to do. There are many reasons to make your own baby food and by following …
Garden Rotation and Seeding Times
As the planting season approaches, we ponder where to plant the seeds in the garden. HORT-HINTS III, published by the Extension Division at the University of Saskatchewan suggests dividing gardens into …
