How many times have you delayed your lunch so you could finish up some work or maybe because you thought it would be helpful for your girth control? After all, if there are fewer hours between your midday meal and dinner, you might think it would help you manage your weight. According to […]
The Ontario government continues to ignore the health experts’ opinions on including sodium in the Making Healthier Choices Act . Instead, the government is proposing that only calories be posted for all standard menu items in chain restaurants. While checking out the calories on various options is important for consumers, , leaving the sodium out […]
Why does it seem as though our governments prefer to opt for the financial health of food companies and restaurants over the physical health of its citizens? We’ve seen it happen repeatedly with the federal government in Ottawa as over and over again they have rejected the opinions of the experts on key issues such […]
Cocoa is food for thought If you’re familiar with my philosophy, you know I’m not an extremist but there are times when I simply don’t understand why we just can’t enjoy what nature provides to us. Case in point: cocoa. Yes, natural cocoa has a slight bitter edge to it and it’s not as dark […]
In my last post, I provided some fact and fiction about gluten-free diets from the recent Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers conference sponsored by Boston based think tank Oldways and the Whole Grains Council. World-renowned experts such as celiac disease authority, Alessio Fasano, M.D., author of the recently published book, Gluten Freedom (Wiley Health), offered […]
How did gluten suddenly become dietary enemy number one? It is now a substance to avoid, even for those who have never adhered to any previous suggested dietary advice. Gluten-free diets have become the cure for all that ails North Americans. Along with the flood of gluten-free products in the supermarket, there has been a […]
Have you ever heard of the game Broken Telephone? It’s a kids’ game where you whisper something into the ear of the person next to you. That person does the same until you get to the last one who announces what they have heard. All too often, the outcome has nothing to do with what […]
Last year, after Health Canada ‘s announcement of their nutrition labelling initiative, it appeared that real change was on the horizon. Rather than confusing Canadians about smart healthy eating choices, Health Canada, the federal agency mandated to protect our health, would be providing clear direction as to how to be an enlightened eater. Health Canada […]
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