March is National Nutrition Month

Celebrate Food…from field to table!

Here are 3 resources related to the 2011 national nutrition month theme “Celebrate Food…from field to table!”

1. Slow Food

Did you know you have a wealth of small-scale growers, producers and ranchers who devote their lives to raising high quality food for our tables? Slow Food is an international organization that unites the pleasure of food with responsibility, sustainability and harmony with nature.

To find out information in your area, visit Slow Food.

If you are in the Calgary area visit Slow Food Calgary.

2. Farmers’ Markets

When is the last time you visited a local farmers market? If you do so regularly I guarantee it will inspire you to cook more and eat better. Here are a few websites to check out:

• Farmers’ Markets Canada
• Alberta Farmers’ Market Association
• Farmers Market Coalition (USA)

3. Celebrate Food with Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians of Canada has a website devoted to the national nutrition month theme this year where you can find recipes, articles and an interactive map that will show you where food is grown in Canada.

Visit Celebrate Food and check out these handouts:

• Home Grown Canada
• Cook Together
• Select Recipes with Care

Thanks for reading!

Andrea Holwegner
“The Chocoholic Dietitian”