This is not a question I want to ask but it’s one that I must. In my last post, the topic was mainly about the concept of supplement excess. But ...
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Savoury Moroccan Vegetable Soup with Charmoula Sauce
Yes, it is spring but it’s still time for soup. This one ...
Nutrition Month 2019: Crispy Chickpeas and Pumpkin Seeds with Lime
While snacking on hummus and other bean dips is an easy way ...
Almond Flax Bites – A speedy snack to make and enjoy
While snacks are key to bridge the gap between meals, the perfect ...
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Dietitians Day & Why the latest egg study has egg on its face
Today marks the tenth year of celebrating Dietitians Day in Canada. It’s designated as such to shine the spotlight on my fellow dietitians as regulated health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills to translate the science of nutrition into healthy and delicious fare while at the same time, supporting healthy living […]
We dropped home ec because it was sexist. Here’s why we screwed up
Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month – Potential to Discover: Foster healthy eating habits in children by teaching them to shop and cook. Back in the day, home ec classes were standard on the curriculum for female students. We were taught all about food but compared to other courses like biology or math, home ec was […]
Nutrition Month- Unlock the potential of food to bring us together
It’s that time of year again- Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month. This year’s theme of Unlock the Potential of Food shows that food is not just about nutrients. While many people may have the impression that when it comes to dietitians and healthy eating, nutrients are all we consider, that concept would be very far […]
Big Food flouts labelling laws yet no one cares
Where do I begin? Misleading health claims, questionable ingredient lists, new nutrition labelling regulations with meaningless deadlines and questionable enforcement practices – this post is about all of the above. Agropur, the largest dairy company/ cooperative in the country by sales, is behind this ridiculousness with their Nano line of yogurt from iÖGO. I […]
A Canadian conundrum: how many peanuts are really in your peanut butter
I’ve been reading a number of social media posts lately about the best way to store natural peanut butter. For many people, that layer of oil on top of natural peanut butter is off putting enough to make them forgo that kind and go for other varieties. Various ideas about getting rid of the oil […]
Skip the latest study on breakfast but don’t forego the meal
Why was this study even published? If you’ve heard the latest research on breakfast and are now tempted to run out the door without eating breakfast, forget about it. Ignore both the research and the notion that breakfast skipping is a smart idea. It’s not. Breakfast remains as the most important meal of the day. […]
Keeping our kids’ detox systems healthy
Detoxes and cleanses – we’re just not getting the message that these unproven and expensive regimens – diets and supplements and the like – are simply a waste of time and money. Many people are still looking for that magical elixir and try the latest offering. Just check out the number of hits when you […]
Has Canada’s Food Guide gone Brazilian?
Yes, I’ve heard that question asked a number of times over the past couple of days. While you may wonder what that’s all about, I knew what Brazilian meant in this context as I had written about the dietary guidelines proposed by the Brazilian Population Ministry of Health a number of years back. It differed […]
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