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How do our food choices lead to better Immune system functioning? What’s the best way to set yourself up for success in the kitchen?

Today we’ll explore answers to those questions with a Registered Dietician with Prairie Mountain Health, Virginia Cail. Virginia shares her insight on how we can make our kitchens a good source of healthy food — and also speaks about the ways a proper diet supports optimal immune system function.

You can visit the Prairie Mountain Health website for more information of programs, services, and the Chronic Disease Education Program (CDEP). Call toll-free 1-877-509-7852 for an appointment to meet with one of the Nurse or Dietitian Educators (by phone or videoconference, or in-person if required), or to register for courses like Craving Change.

There are ‘food and nutrition links’ on the PMH website for everyone, and there are also some good tips at these websites:

• World Health Organization: See list of best buys for food, and exercises to do at home.
• Ottawa Public Health: See the emergency preparedness checklist for suggested food items to buy.
• Dietitians of Canada public site: See the vitamins and minerals that come from food.