Health Archives - Canadian Food Focus

Why Iron Is So Important

If you’ve ever had low iron, you know the signs and symptoms well. Dietitian Brooke Bulloch provides the who, what, why and how about Iron.

Mood-Boosting Comfort Food

There’s no doubt that these times are indeed stressful. What’s on the menu may actually help to boost your mood.

What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise

Dietitian Brooke Bulloch shares what to eat before, during and after exercise for optimal body function and overall health.

Putting Canada’s Food Guide onto your Plate

Canada’s Food Guide offers the guidelines on how to make smart food choices.

Eating for Resilience

Here are some key factors to consider in keeping your immune system in top shape.

3 Ways to Crush Grocery Shopping

Follow a grocery shopping strategy to get what you need to make balanced, budget-wise meals safely. Here are some tips for grocery shopping.

3 Ways to Shop, Cook and Eat Healthy in Stressful Times

Your food choices play a large role in keeping you healthy. Here are three ways to shop, cook, and eat well now and always!

Debunking Food Myths: Eggs and Sugar

Here are some common food myths about eggs and sugar and the truths behind them.

What Does Non-GMO on a Food Label Mean?

The Non GMO food label is a marketing tool that gives no meaningful information about the safety, nutrition or quality of a product.

Debunking Food Myths: Red Meat, Antibiotics and Hormones in Milk

Dietitian Lucia Weiler debunks food myths about red meat, antibiotics and hormones in milk.

Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Barley

Barley is high in fibre and proven to lower cholesterol. Learn about the health benefits of barley and the many ways to eat barley.

Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Canola Oil

Canola oil is one of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your kitchen. Learn all about the benefits of canola oil, a Canadian powerhouse product.

Debunking Food Myths: Canola oil, Multi-Grains and Potatoes

Debunking food myths and food truths around canola oil, multi-grains and potatoes explained by a dietitian Lucia Weiler.

Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds pack an outstanding nutritional punch. Learn ways to incorporate hemp seeds into your diet.

Canadian Ingredient Spotlight: Quinoa

Although it looks like a cereal grain, quinoa is actually a seed. Learn about the nutritional profile of quinoa, varieties and how to cook with quinoa.

Can You Get Covid-19 From Food?

We have seen a lot of questions about whether or not you can get Covid-19 from food. The virus is not spread through food.

Intuitive Eating 101

Intuitive eating was developed by two dietitians and involves listening to your hunger and fullness cues and not letting external cues guide what you eat.