Nutrition Month
Mar 01, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
March is Nutrition Month! Healthy eating looks different for everyone. Learning how to adjust recipes to meet your needs can help you eat in a way that works for you. Health Services and the Health Promotion Team want to help you make mindful decisions when it comes to your eating habits, taking into consideration your cultural food preferences, budget-friendly choices, and other factors.
Join them this month in learning about eating on budget, nutritious recipe choices, healthy swaps, and more!
Social Media
Between March 15-19, tweet the @DietitiansCAN Recipe e-book along with the hashtag #NutritionMonth and tag Algonquin Student Services (@algonquinss) to be entered into our giveaway for three $50 PC Grocery e-gift cards! Must be a current Algonquin College student living in Canada to enter. Keep an eye on Student Services’ Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts throughout this month for posts about nutrition and healthy living! Add your own voice to Nutrition Month by using the hashtags #NutritionMonth and #FindYourHealthy.
Events
Monday, March 22, 7pm-8pm • Make Your Own: Wine Glass Terrariums with Health Promo + Free Snacks (Residence Only)
Join the Health Promo team and your RAs to learn more about nutrition and how to make easy but nutritious food swaps to help fuel your week. And make a Wine Glass Terrarium while you do it! Residence Life staff will drop off the necessary supplies at your door prior to the event.
Wednesday, March 24, 11:30am-1:30pm • Nutrition Month Cooking Demo
The Mamidosewin Centre and Health Services are partnering with the Carleton University Centre for Indigenous Initiatives and FabLab Onaki for virtual cooking demonstrations. Join us to learn how to cook Indigenous-inspired meals, including a Bannock Burger, side salad, and oatmeal chocolate lentil bites. The cooking demo will be presented by Registered Dietitian Tatiana Hunt. Discover food ties to Indigenous culture and listen to an Elder discuss food systems and land knowledge.
Thursday, March 25, 6pm-7pm • DIY Spinning Wheel of Nutritious Foods
Ever have moments where you’re not sure what to eat? At this workshop, you will be creating your own spinning wheel of nutritious foods! The theme for Nutrition Month is “Healthy Eating Looks Different for Everyone,” so you will receive the supplies ahead of time and can customize your wheel to your taste. Fill your wheel with starting ingredients or complete recipes!