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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Though science continues to back the wisdom that fish is brain food, there are times when you need to use your smarts to make it a healthy choice. While most varieties offer a range of disease-fighting perks, there are a few you don’t want to get your hooks into. The problem is that sometimes you […]
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 […]
CHFA East –making the connection, The Canadian Health Food Association Trade Show was held last month in Toronto. On my visit to the trade show with more than 650 exhibits, Canada’s largest for the natural health and organics industry, I came across some fabulous food products. But there was also a slew of incredible offerings […]
“But just because bologna is unfashionable does not mean that it deserves its bad rap.” says Globe and Mail writer, Wency Leung in an article entitled, “Is the rap against bologna just a bunch of baloney?” She points to Dr. David Richardson, editor of the British Columbia Medical Journal, who states that he grew up […]
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