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5 Sustainable Seafood Foodie Tips

Content Last Updated June 2014

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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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.

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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Healing Breakfast Smoothie with Berries, Banana and Cacao

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As much as I love creating nourishing meals at home, I equally love exploring the collective of health-driven cafes and restaurants around this creative city. The movement towards locally sourced, sustainable, organic, and cutting-edge nutrition meals and drinks is a huge source of my inspiration for the meals I create and share at home. One of my favourite organic cafes, Ingredients Health Food & Apple Cafe, unfortunately, closed its doors last year. This recipe for Healing Berry Banana Smoothie with Cacao was inspired by it. It took me a while to figure out their secret ingredient which was probably as much as a surprise to me as it will be to you. I’ve added a little boost which I am sure they would be in harmony with.

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Sustainability of BC’s Spot Prawns

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Content Last Updated June 2013

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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What Is The Most Sustainable Tuna: Greenpeace

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Content Last Updated April 2013

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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