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Deli Meats

May 14th, 2013

In March 2013 a 12 year European study of 500 000 men and women linked a steady diet consisting of …

Spring Cleaning in the Kitchen

May 7th, 2013

Spring has sprung and it’s time for fresh starts and new beginnings.  Cleaning the fridge, freezer and cupboards can help …

Organic Labels and the” Health Halo Effect”

April 30th, 2013

Consumers rely on labels for information.  In fact 52% of Canadians say they read the food label when grocery shopping.  …

SHIFT WORK AND HEALTHY EATING

April 23rd, 2013

What we eat and when we eat it impacts greatly on our health and sense of wellbeing.  Food can affect …

Onions

April 16th, 2013

Onions are from the Allium genus.  Other close relatives include garlic, shallots, leeks, chives and scallions.  Studies show that eating …

Nutrition Month – March 2013: Part II – SHOP

March 19th, 2013

March is Nutrition Month and Dietitians of Canada are dishing up 31 simple and practical tips, one for each day …

Nutrition Month – March 2013: Plan, Shop, Cook, Enjoy! Part 1

March 12th, 2013

Part 1: Plan   1.       March is Nutrition Month and Dietitians of Canada are dishing up 31 simple and practical …

Heart Health: Foods your Heart will love

February 5th, 2013

February is heart health month and this year I thought we would list some of the fabulous foods you can …

Whole Grains and Weight Management

January 29th, 2013

With low carb and gluten free diets getting lots of media attention, some Canadians are beginning to cut grains from …

Overeating, why do you do it?

November 10th, 2012

It seems to be common practice to overeat at Thanksgiving and Christmas, all you can eat restaurants and buffets.  Perhaps …