“You’ve got such a pretty face. If only you could lose a few pounds, you’d be a knockout.” “Getting a little round, aren’t we?” “Are you really sure that you need that second serving?” Have you ever used lines like these on loved ones or those close to you in the hope of helping them […]
Next week marks back to school for many and for others, it’s still a return to more rigid schedules. The time crunch is on. While breakfast is key for maintaining your energy level, promoting high productivity and a good mood, the morning rush can take its toll. Without a plan, you can be left with […]
Toronto is finally getting some global recognition in the food world. Unfortunately it’s not the kind of attention we’d like. Everyone is hearing about the Canadian National Exhibition and the Cronutburger’s possible link to foodborne illness. Here’s a replay from last November with some tips on avoiding food poisoning. Are you tired of hearing […]
A new study of 5-year old American children found that those who consumed the highest amounts of soft drinks exhibited a range of behavioural problems including aggression and attention difficulties. The research, just published in the Journal of Pediatrics, looked at pop consumption and behaviour issues in almost 3,000 subjects in 20 different U.S, cities. […]
I’ve had it with this crazy portion distortion at self-serve frozen yogurt shops — shops that seem to be opening at a fast and furious pace. They all have gargantuan 16 ounce cups, waiting to be filled. The popularity of frozen yogurt appears to go hand in hand with our increased awareness and desire to […]
Few would argue that watermelons aren’t a summertime favorite. What could be an easier way to provide a tasty dessert for a crowd? How about a watermelon weighing in at 268.8 pounds (121.93 kg)? That’s the weight of the fruit that holds the title of the world’s heaviest watermelon in the Guinness World Records, grown […]
Of course we all know we should be eating more fruit. How about yogurt? That’s a given with all the talk about probiotics and the importance of calcium. Put them both together in a product by Dare, Real Fruit Gummies Mango & Yogurt and we’ve got a match made in nutritional heaven – or so […]
“I always like to hear about Canadian food topics -like the fact that Canadian potatoes are grown with much less chemicals than U.S. potatoes and probably shouldn’t be considered part of the dirty dozen. I feel like there’s a lot of misinformation out there that we’re getting from American media that doesn’t apply to the […]
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