I strongly believe that home economics has an extremely important place in our educational system today. No other academic discipline incorporates in its curriculum as many pertinent life skills that …
by Teresa Makarewicz, P.H.Ec. It’s a fact! Canadians waste food – especially fresh produce. With careful planning, and proper storage, families can save money and time and always have nutritious …
Professional Home Economist and Registered Dietitian, Lindsey Mazur was interviewed for Canadian Living’s article on Improve your eating habits through mindful eating. What is mindful eating? She says it “is about …
Emmie Oddie (Ducie) C.M., S.O.M. died 6 July 2013 in Regina at the age of 97 years. Predeceased by her parents Emma Jane Ducie (Roberts) and Harry Ducie, her husband …
By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Recently, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services and Canadian Health and Safety in Agriculture held a series of workshops on …
By Josh Lockhart, MC (Candidate), PHEc I think if we could let our children and youth frolic in the fields throughout their upbringing, we would see child and youth mental …
by Michelle J. Kwan, BFA, BASc Candidate While the increased use of technology in the workplace may have significantly boosted office efficiency, it has inadvertently decreased national physical activity levels. According to …
by Erin MacGregor, P.H.Ec., RD Canadians are embracing vegetarian restaurants, buying meat-free cookbooks and consuming an increasing number of vegetable-centric meals at home. It appears that Meatless Mondays are official. Much of this …
The authors of 125 Best Gluten-Free Recipes, Donna Washburn and Heather Butt offer some wonderful suggestions for teaching kids about eating gluten-free: It is important that young people who suffer from celiac disease feel …
by Mairlyn Smith P.H.Ec. Maybe it’s because our plates are getting bigger. Maybe it’s because we are inundated with food images on TV. Sadly, maybe it’s because mandatory Home Economics …
