Carbohydrates: Understanding Resistant Starches
Explore what resistant starches are, where to find them, how they work in the body, and the simple ways to include more in your diet.
Worried About Pesticide Residues in Oats and Breakfast Cereals?
All parents want what’s best for their children, and choosing foods that are safe and nutritious to eat is a top priority.
Shopper’s Guide to Popular Fruits and Vegetables
We’re taking the opportunity to highlight the benefits of each of this year’s Dirty Dozen (DYK each one is grown in Canada?).
How to Spot Nutrition Misinformation Online
The first step in stopping the spread of misinformation online, is being able to spot it. Here are three way to help you identify and navigate nutrition misinformation online.
Do I Need to Wash my Fruits and Veggies?
If you spend time on social media, you’re likely to come across influencers touting the benefits of washing fruits and vegetables using a specific method for safety reasons.
5 Great Reasons to Boost your Intake of Fruits and Vegetables
Less than 30% of Canadians meet the recommended amount of fruit and vegetables per day. Here are 5 reasons to boost your intake of fruits and vegetables.
The Dirty Dozen’s Dirty Secrets
Are pesticide residues found in the Dirty Dozen a health risk? To assess the risk of pesticide residues on our produce, we need to know a few simple things.
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.
What Does All Natural on a Food Label Mean?
“All Natural” are perhaps the biggest buzz words of our millennium. Do you know what All Natural on a food label means?
What Does Organic on a Food Label Mean?
Buying food labelled organic means choosing a specific production or farming method. Organic and conventionally grown food are equally healthy.
Are We Over Thinking Feeding our Kids?
As a parent, one of the greatest sources of anxiety I observe among fellow caregivers is feeding kids.
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Serve this spicy Mexican Street Corn Dip warm with tortilla chips.
No Knead Oat Bread with Flax
Try making No knead oat flax bread, there are endless variations or additions you can add to make it your own.
Crispy Tofu Noodle Bowl
Package the crispy tofu noodle bowl into 4 separate food storage containers to enjoy for a quick grab-and-go lunch.
Thai Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Preparing homemade Thai pumpkin soup is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Apple Pie Smoothie
Try making a apple pie smoothie bowl by adding an extra tablespoon of oats and allowing to sit in the fridge overnight. Top with your favourite fruits and nuts.
Erin MacGregor
Erin MacGregor is a registered dietitian and passionate food and science communicator. She is an advocate for honest and transparent communication about the Canadian food system, and has built a reputation for creating on-trend food and nutrition content that is both relatable and meticulously researched. Erin is most passionate about writing and speaking on topics including misinformation in the media, agriculture, biotechnology, and food marketing, with the goal of helping Canadians understand where their food comes, so they can make food choices based on facts, not fear.