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“B” Smart With Your Food

March 12th, 2002

As seen on BCTV March 12/02 Thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, folate, B6 and B12. These are some of the important B-vitamins …

The Shelf Life of Common Foods

February 19th, 2002

As seen on BCTV February 19/02 THE SHELF LIFE OF COMMON FOODS Remember to write the expiry date for each …

Foodborne Illness

February 5th, 2002

As seen on BCTV February 05/02 Health Canada estimates that approximately two million Canadians suffer from foodborne illness each year …

Getting the Most Out of Your Workout

January 22nd, 2002

As seen on BCTV January 22/02 What you eat each and every day and after your workout makes more difference …

Weight Loss Programs

January 8th, 2002

As seen on BCTV January 08/02 WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS- THE PROS AND CONS Want to lose those extra pounds once …

Nutrition Labels: New and Improved!

December 11th, 2001

As seen on BCTV December 11/01 NUTRITION LABELS: NEW AND IMPROVED! If you’re often confused when trying to assess the …

Genetically Modified Foods

November 27th, 2001

As seen on BCTV November 27/01 Part 1: GM Foods – What are they? You may have been hearing about …

Weight Gain with University Students

November 20th, 2001

As seen on BCTV November 20/01 Now well into the school year, university students are hitting the books, studying for …

Diabetes – Type II

October 23rd, 2001

As seen on BCTV October 23/01 DIABETES – TYPE II Diabetes is a condition in which the body loses its …

Back-To-School Lunches and New Snacks

September 11th, 2001

As seen on BCTV September 11/01 BACK-TO-SCHOOL LUNCHES AND NEW SNACKS It’s easy to get stuck in the peanut-butter-sandwich rut, …