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Joanna Drake
- About Joanna -
You rarely hear of an actual person who has lived in beautiful British Columbia their whole life, but here I am! Born and raised in Victoria, I’m an Island girl at heart. I can actually feel my body chemistry change when I smell the ocean. Weird, huh? I did my first Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology at the University of Victoria before deciding to go into nutrition. That path took me to the University of BC to do my Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and then I went back to Victoria to complete my dietetic internship.
After finishing school I settled in the Lower Mainland and started working for Dietitian Services (previously Dial-a-Dietitian). I’ve been here for 11 years! In addition to being on the blog team, my primary role is in resource development of consumer and professional healthy eating tools.
For those of you who have read my blogs you know that I actually have two jobs: my second job is ‘mom’ (and wife). I have two children, ages 7 and 4, and therefore understand the challenges of feeding a busy family. My goal is to instill fun and practicality into feeding our little people.
When I’m not doing any of those things listed above you will probably find me out walking, doing my own creative writing, trying to catch up on my family scrapbooking, or spending time with the people nearest and dearest to my heart.
Articles by Joanna Drake, Registered Dietitian
December 27, 2012 by Joanna Drake, Registered Dietitian
The only way you are like a turkey is that you can’t fly. And that’s ok.December 18, 2012 by Joanna Drake, Registered Dietitian
Never cooked a turkey? Here’s your easy step by step guide to roasting a perfect turkey the first time you try.December 13, 2012 by Joanna Drake, Registered Dietitian
Some of the most needed food items requested by food banks are: canned meat and fish, natural peanut butter, whole wheat pasta, rice, pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, 100% juice, low sugar cereals and baby food and formula. Talk to your local food bank about what they need most right now. Depending on where you’re donating the food items, some food banks will also take milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other perishable foods.November 29, 2012 by Joanna Drake, Registered Dietitian
Here are some simple suggestions to get you through your holiday potluck with grace.

