There are times when being a world leader puts you in an enviable position but at other times, it’s the last place you want to be. It would appear that Canada is currently in this position right now with the release of a new survey by World Action on Salt and Health (WASH) which […]
If you live in Canada, you’ve likely heard the news that on October 24, 2016, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced that Health Canada is seeking to help Canadians make healthy food choices. The announcement included a number of strategies and areas that will be targeted including: • Revising Canada’s Food Guide […]
“What about this, eh? I am always highly (usually completely) skeptical when anyone mentions conspiracy theories, but there looks like there’s actually merit to this one! Unbelievable!” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Karen Jorgenson Cooper Karen, while you may think of it as a conspiracy theory, when it comes to food companies and interest groups […]
In my last post, I presented the research which shows that although saturated fat may not be the dietary demon once thought, it also doesn’t offer the health perks found in unsaturated fat such as extra virgin olive oil and canola oil. But the question is what about dairy products such as cheese, yogurt and […]
“Do you recommend eating full-fat or lower-fat dairy products?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Karen Jorgenson Cooper. Karen, it’s no wonder you’re wondering about dairy fat these days. With headlines such as “butter is back” screaming out at you, it’s no surpise that many people might want to pitch their lower fat dairy products. […]
Folic acid has certainly been getting a lot of attention this past week. For pregnant women, meeting their quota of this member of the B vitamin family is critical to the health of their newborn: research shows a strong protective link between women taking folic acid supplements before becoming pregnant and a decreased risk of […]
Back in 2007, Health Canada, finally acknowledging that Canadians were being buried by a minefield of salt, formed an expert committee called the Sodium Working Group (SWG) to come up with a strategy for reducing the amount of sodium we consume. Their report, published in 2010, at a cost of almost a million […]
“Care to comment on the article, Ten Thousand New Reasons Not To Worry About Pesticide Residues?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Karen Jorgenson Cooper. Karen, at first glance, this article in Forbes magazine by just looking at the title alone, sounds very reassuring. It basically says we have nothing to worry about. The article […]
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