What is it? Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that some people have to foods (like peanuts and shellfish), …
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
February 9th, 2009
Take Heart- February is Heart Health Month Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Canada and as the …
PHYTOSTEROLS (PLANT STEROLS)
February 5th, 2009
What is a plant sterol? Plant sterols are a structural component of the plant membrane found in small amounts in …
Energy Drinks
February 3rd, 2009
With more and more people looking for more energy to help keep up with a hectic schedule, many turn to …
Shift Work and Healthy Eating
January 29th, 2009
What we eat and when we eat it impacts greatly on our health and sense of wellbeing. Food can affect …
Food Irradiation
January 27th, 2009
There are many ways to preserve foods, such as freezing, drying, and preservatives. A more modern approach to food preservation …
Sugar: Good or Bad?
January 20th, 2009
With so many sugar alternatives being pushed at us by the media, sugar is starting to get a bad reputation. …
Brain Foods
January 14th, 2009
Research is growing in the area of nutrition and brain health. Whether it’s increased energy, alertness, memory, or risk for …
Low GI Meals in Minutes
January 7th, 2009
a cookbook by Laura Kalina and Cheryl Christian This cookbook offers busy families great tasting recipes that are easy to …
Nutrition Month 2008 – Spotlight on Food and Nutrition
September 12th, 2008
Dietitians of Canada top 10 list 1. Want to feel your best? Eat well and get physical. WHY? Making wise …