Tag Archives: Health Canada

What’s more important: the health of Canadians or the financial health of industry?

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 […]

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Soup tidbits- how to make them in a flash while boosting your nutrition

While making soup from scratch used to be nothing out of the ordinary for most cooks, nowadays the thought of it can be very intimidating to many. In reality, though, cooking up a pot of soup doesn’t require much in the way of culinary skills.  But the real deal does require some good ingredients and […]

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There’s something fishy going on in a lot of places

On Monday I posted about my concern with escolar masquerading as  white tuna and butterfish. I did so as a result of a discussion I had on the weekend with a physician who loved butterfish and white tuna but also didn’t know the cause of his occasional stomach upsets after eating sushi.  Little did I […]

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Fish eaters beware of the butterfish: your tummy may thank you

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 […]

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Party hard – eat safe

Are you tired of hearing about foodborne illnesses?  Well consider that, at this time of year  as holiday festivities get underway, the risk of food poisoning can soar.  While these illnesses are often thought of in terms of  stomach problems, there’s much more to be concerned about. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of […]

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Kudos to Dietitians of Canada for telling Health Canada “guidance is not enough”

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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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 […]

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Think peanut butter is mostly peanuts? Think again

Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Donna Wiebe, said via Facebook, “Love your explanation of whole grain vs whole wheat! I would like to see your explanation to sort out the issues regarding peanut butter too!” Well, Donna, peanut butter sure has come a long way from the days when it was simply part of PB&J sandwich. […]

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