What did the folks at Health Canada think of my op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen: Take food labels with a grain of salt? It’s a question I wanted answers to. After all, my reasons for writing it were twofold: firstly to let Canadians know about the sham that is called the Daily Value and secondly, […]
If you’re looking for smart food choices, do not read the Percentage Daily Value (% DV) on food labels. It’s a recipe for confusion. The % DV is supposed to tell you how much of a certain nutrient you need in a day. The problem is that the figures Health Canada is using bear no […]
There’s no doubt about it: Canadians consume too much sodium. But it’s not because of anyone having a heavy hand with the salt shaker- in spite of what Conservative MPs would have you believe. In providing reasons why they won’t support Bill C-460 – Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada Act, they state that they don’t […]
Love thyself. Yes, that’s what I said. Love thyself – especially if your body is not to your liking. It’s one of the most important things to teach your child. I thought of how times have changed from the past few generations until now as I was reading a blog post by Kim Bongiorno entitled, […]
This one is a Give Me a Break post if there ever was one. Reports abound about a new study that suggests that mixing alcohol with diet drinks can make you drunker than if you have a sugar-laden soft drink as a mixer. The research assessed blood alcohol levels following the consumption of an alcoholic […]
Why does the government impose laws when it comes to big money but not health? Have you written to your Member of Parliament to support NDP MP Libby Davies’ Private Member’s Bill- Bill C-460- The Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada Act? I have and finally heard from my M.P., John Carmichael. It took a […]
Kudos to Dietitians of Canada (DC), I am proud to say, my professional association for dietitians, representing almost 6000 members at the local, provincial and national levels. DC has made it clear that it agrees with NDP MP Libby Davies that the Government of Canada should be the leader in monitoring the sodium levels in […]
When it comes to the villains of the fast food world, McDonalds is often put forth as a chief example. In the meantime, Canada’s favourite coffee chain, Tim Hortons, lurks quietly behind the scenes without getting much negative attention. But if you’re a Timmie’s fan, do you have any idea of the minefield of sodium […]
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