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5 Sustainable Seafood Foodie Tips

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Content Last Updated June 2014

Prince Rupert, North Pacific Cannery

Prince Rupert, BC. Historic North Pacific Cannery.

World Oceans Day is almost here! On June 8th people all around the world, from Australia to Canada, will be celebrating World’s Ocean Day in different ways. For me, the best way to celebrate our ocean is to show our appreciation for the food it provides us with. What better way to do that then to take a step back and reflect on our practices around enjoying a nice seafood dinner. Here are my top 5 Sustainable Seafood Foodie Tips.
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Filed Under: Food Sustainability, Omnivore, Seafood Tagged With: Australia, canada, environment, Seafood, Seasonal, Seaweed, sustainable

Why Is BPA Bad? Health and Environmental Concerns

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Why is BPA bad for our health? Is BPA bad for the environment? All these questions answered and more, and what we can do to reduce our exposure to this seemingly unnecessarily chemical.

Content last updated February 2014.

Vintage Salmon Cans at North Pacific Cannery, BC
 
The more and more I think and write about food, the more I put my pantry shelves to scrutiny. While the ultimate goal is to reduce any reliance on ‘processed food’, one food product that makes a regular appearance in my kitchen is canned tomatoes. They are essential during the winter months when fresh tomatoes taste like cardboard and can transform winter stews and soups (like my Easy Lentil Soup with Kale).

As much as canned foods are convenient, they come with the consideration of BPA contamination, and we need to ask ourselves how this can impact our health and the health of the environment. But what is BPA? What are the health and environmental concerns?

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Filed Under: Food Sustainability, General Nutrition, Preserving and Fermenting Tagged With: Australia, BPA, canada, environment

Sustainability of BC’s Spot Prawns

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Content Last Updated June 2013

Ocean View in Prince Rupert, BC

Ocean View in Prince Rupert, BC

A few months ago I discussed sustainable seafood options in Australia in Unsustainable Seafood Choices In Australia + Better Choices. Prawn lovers may have been upset to find that prawns where an unsustainable seafood choice due to their destructive fishing methods. This is unfortunate news for a prawn loving nation and for many Dietitians who often recommend them as a healthier alternative to high-fat meats.
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Filed Under: Food Sustainability, Seafood Tagged With: Aquaculture, Australia, Bycatch, canada, environment, Seafood, Seasonal, sustainable

What Is The Most Sustainable Tuna: Greenpeace

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Content Last Updated April 2013

Fisherman Sri Lanka
Canned tuna is popular for those who are trying to watch their waistline, and for good reason! One can of tuna provides as much protein as a small steak with a fraction of the calories. We do need to be mindful though, as the consumption of tuna increases, so does the impact on our oceans.
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Filed Under: Food Sustainability, Seafood Tagged With: Aquaculture, Australia, Bycatch, canada, environment, omega-3, Overfishing, Seafood, sustainable

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Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who is passionate about nutrition that is healthy for our bodies as well as for the planet. Here I'll share some of my favourite plant-based recipes, evidence based nutrition information, and tips on green sustainable eating! More about Rachel...

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