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, […]
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Nutrition misinformation: brought to you by Health Canada
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 […]
Phyllo – a wonderful ingredient for sweet and savoury pastries: recipe-Enlightened Sweet Potato and Green Pea Samosas
Phyllo, filo or fillo – however you spell it- is an amazing ingredient for making lighter pastry options. Look for it in the freezer at your local supermarket. One sheet has under 50 calories and one gram of fat. But if you slather it with butter or oil, obviously the calorie and fat counts can […]
Seeking smart lower sodium choices for kids (or for anyone) is not an easy task
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 […]
Get your kids into the kitchen – the payoff is big; Tropical Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits recipe
It’s a long weekend for many – both in Canada and the U.S. If you’re looking for some activities for your youngsters, why not get them into the kitchen? It’s a great way to introduce healthy eats their way. It’s also a way to rid your home of picky eaters. When my daughters were very […]
How to build up your children’s self-esteem and body image
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, […]
Criticizing Wheat Belly – a risky proposition
Lose the wheat – it’s as simple as that or so William Davis, MD, author of Wheat Belly, would have you believe. But if you read any real critiques of the book, you’ll quickly find that removing wheat is just a tip of the iceberg. As I stated in my review, “While the book looks […]
A quick and tasty one bowl meal: Provençal Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo
A taste of sunny Provence that’s sure to satisfy. This meal in a bowl is perfect for heart month. It’s palate pleasing, packed with antioxidants and offers healthy fats. Provençal Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo Serves 4 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
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