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 […]
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While sodium may get all the attention, don’t let potassium fall by the wayside.
There are many surprising choices that top the banana’s potassium content. Sodium and potassium are two minerals that play a balancing act together in maintaining good health. Yet sodium always seems to get all the attention while potassium is often left out of the spotlight. Accumulating research, though, ought to make you take note of […]
A speedy pasta from Puglia – Whole Wheat Pasta with Rapini
Cooking up a pasta dish doesn’t get much faster than this one. It’s a traditional combination from Puglia, a region of Italy that offers some of the best examples of cucina povera – the cooking of the poor. Science is shows, though, that it offers an astounding wealth of health promoting benefits. I visited the […]
Tim Hortons’ sodium minefield and Health Canada inaction
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 […]
Food safety protocols with California greens- lessons learned
You have to wonder what changes we are going to see in the meat inspection system in Canada following the debacle with XL Foods Inc.. Week after week, even months after the initial red flags were raised about E. coli contamination, various products and stores were added to the recall list, making it the largest […]
Outsmart your body with a bowl of soup- my Mediterranean Vegetable Soup
This weekend, as we turn the clocks back, marks the official start to our desire to hibernate. It’s not the cold weather, as many believe, that ups our desire for heartier fare. It’s the shorter days that send on the hunt for higher calorie options. Outsmart your body, though, with a bowl of soup. Here’s […]
The potential cost of a single meal versus life in the fast food lane.
You’re young and healthy and living life in the fast lane. You can afford to eat at the drive-thru at your local fast food eatery. After all, you should never skip breakfast. Well, you might want to rethink your actions. According to new research from the University of Calgary’s Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, even […]
The case of the disappearing Halloween goodies: learn how to indulge
Have your Halloween goodies mysteriously disappeared – even before the little kids come calling for their trick or treats? While many people would like to blame the goblins for the vanishing candies, chances are that there has been some serious munching going on. Halloween is a time of year that even for those who banish […]
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