Sedona North

10/22/2025

Iron is a mineral that is found in a compound called hemoglobin. The main role of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen around the body via the blood stream, to allow cells to produce the energy they need.

There are many causes of iron deficiency including:
🥩 Getting too little iron as a result of a poor diet or vegetarianism.
🦾 Losing iron through bleeding
🏃 Some athletes, particularly those that participate in endurance sports are more susceptible
🧍‍♀️Gastrointestinal conditions that impact nutrient absorption

Iron in pregnancy is essential due to our red blood cell mass increasing. Iron deficiency can have negative affects on mom and baby.
It is proactive to optimize iron levels prior to pregnancy.

If you are planning pregnancy it can be very be beneficial to see a Registered Dietitian specializing in Fertility Nutrition. 💕
Sedona North

10/20/2025

It’s World Osteoporosis Day!
A day to be reminded that nutrition and active living can significantly lower our risk and slow the the progression of bone density loss as we age.
Getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D every day is important!
Kids Age 4-8yrs need 1000mg Calcium daily
Kids 9-18yrs need 1300mg Calcium daily
Adults 19-50 yrs need 1000mg Calcium daily
Adults 51+ yrs need 1200 mg daily

Enjoy milk, fortified plant based alternatives, cheese, yogurt, tofu, and kefir!
Lactose intolerance? No problem! Lactose free versions and plant based alternatives can work for you!

Vitamin D (sunshine vitamins) is available from the sun from April to October but not outside of those times.
People 4-50 yrs old need minimum 400IU
50 + yrs old need minimum 1000IU

Enjoy fatty fish, sardines, eggs, and milk and fortified plant based beverages

Enjoy regular joyful weight bearing body movement!

Bon Appetit!

10/19/2025

If you haven’t cast your vote yet, I would like to explain why we need Wes Paterson on the Public School Board:
✅ Wes comes in with extensive experience and expertise in business consulting where he can look at current practices from a different perspective and help to identify where things may or may not have been working and suggest alternative strategies
✅ Wes is a man of integrity- he will always do what he has promised and does it with amazing work ethic
✅ Being a CMC he has laws that he has to follow related to work ethic, accountability, trust and transparency.
✅ He listens and reflects on the concerns
✅ We need a new perspective with this background to look at the systems, policies and procedures.

🤩Voting for Wes Paterson is the right choice.

10/16/2025

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10/07/2025

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10/03/2025

10/02/2025

As fall is moving in on us, I am often drawn to comfort foods that help make me feel cozy and warm.
Fats are one of those macronutrients that helps me to feel full, satisfied and promote satiety for a longer period of time.

Many foods contain fats but not all foods contain the same types of fats. The types of fats are what I am most interested in.

We want to aim for higher amounts of unsaturated fats and lower amounts of saturated fats.

I choose foods high in saturated fats less often which include tropical oils- palm and coconut oil, bakery items, butter and deep-fried foods.

Foods rich in unsaturated fats are a part of my daily nutrition because they are great for heart health, brain health, anti-inflammatory, help to keep me feeling full longer and also help to keep my skin feeling great.

These beautiful fats come from nuts, nut butters, avocados, liquid oils such as olive oil, canola, walnut, flax and peanut oil. Other rich sources of a favorite Omega 3 fatty acid include fattier fish such as salmon, trout and mackerel, walnuts, hemp seed, chia seeds and ground flaxseed.

My dad and I use to enjoy sardines on toast as a young girl but I still haven't got my head around opening up a can of those again. It's on my "to do" list.

I practically enjoy these foods by putting fish on the main course menu once a week and then try to enjoy once as a "leftover". I use olive, canola and avocado oil in my cooking and baking, I love to make a nice pumpkin smoothie with half a ripe avocado, I regularly add ground flax to my yogurt, make overnight oats with chia seeds and enjoy snacking on unsalted nuts.

There are so many delicious and nutritious ways to enjoy friendly fats every day and reap the rewards.
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09/30/2025

It was fun to read the Medicine Hat News this morning.
Wes Paterson was interviewed regarding an International Award he is in the running to receive for a consulting project that is looking at repurposing abandon oil and gas wells to create a new kind of energy! This could be a huge win for Alberta and beyond!
He’s off to China….. fingers crossed and prayers sent up. 🙏