Jessica Slover
Medicine, cuisine, travel, voluntary simplicity, and helping others are my specialties! Some of my other interests include fat activism, Canadian immigration, music, feminism, and healthy sexuality.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, I moved to Toronto, Ontario in June of 2010 and am now studying for my Master of Public Health at Capella University while waiting to become a Permanent Resident of Canada. Since arriving in Canada, I have been to Newfoundland several times, as my partner's family lives in St. John's. My partner is in film school in Toronto, studying to become a film editor. We have quickly become the experts on dorm cuisine - we cook nearly all our dinners in a little 3-cup rice cooker! We are firm believers in voluntary simplicity; in April we are looking to move into a studio apartment with as little furniture and belongings as possible, as his work may require us to travel and/or move frequently.
I absolutely love to write, which is a good thing since my MPH program requires a lot of it. Researching and collecting findings is very exciting to me, and I love sharing my perspective on things. I wrote for my college newspaper for two terms, and worked as the newspaper's copy editor for two years. I have written academic papers on everything from combating local hunger by starting community gardens to improving LGBT people's access to healthcare.
Latest Articles
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Easy 20-Minute Rice Cooker Shepherd's Pie
Recipe for a hearty shepherd's pie, an inexpensive and healthy dinner great for those nippy autumn evenings! Serves 4 when prepared in a small rice cooker.
Nov 20, 2011
- Jessica Slover
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Easy 20-Minute Rice Cooker Lentil Soup
Recipe for Turkish-style lentil soup, low-fat and flavorful. It can be made vegetarian or with chicken stock. Serves 4 when prepared in a small rice cooker.
Mar 8, 2011
- Jessica Slover
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Easy 20-Minute Rice Cooker Laksa
Laksa is a Malaysian coconut-milk based soup; it can be made vegetarian or with meat. This recipe serves four when prepared in a small rice cooker.
Feb 3, 2011
- Jessica Slover
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Does Harm Reduction Really Work? Vancouver Says Yes
Drug prohibition has been unsuccessful, leading to an increase in needle-borne diseases. Harm reduction tactics can help reduce the spread of HIV and hep C.
Feb 3, 2011
- Jessica Slover
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Type II Diabetes Risk Rising in Newcomers to U.S., Canada
Newcomers to Canada & the U.S. are at higher risk for developing Type II diabetes than long-term residents. Targeted prevention strategies may be useful.
Feb 3, 2011
- Jessica Slover
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