All Cheese is Not Created Equal
When buying cheese, read the label and consider if you’re buying cheese for a specific purpose such as a protein alternative, a source of calcium, or for taste.
Bring Pasta Back to Your Plate
According to scientific research, when pasta made from semolina wheat is cooked properly, it has a very different effect on blood sugar levels than does white bread or sugar.
How To Get More Key Nutrients In Your Diet
Registered Dietitian Rosie Schwartz
shares key nutrients you might need to pay more attention to and where you can find them.
Are You Getting Enough of These Nutrients?
A significant number of Canadian adults may not be meeting recommendations for several essential nutrients.
Raising Fish in Canada to meet Growing Demand
Seafood consumption is surging globally and as this demand rises, traditional capture fisheries cannot meet the needs.
Canadian Tuna: Who Knew it was so Healthy
While salmon is often thought of as the best choice for omega-3 fatty acids, BC albacore tuna ranks right up there as well.
Health Perks from Intact Grains
Recent research, is showing that different forms of whole grains, those called intact grains, may supply even more health benefits.
AquaGrow Farms at Mississauga Food Bank
This food bank is changing the food landscape. AquaGrow Farms uses aquaponics, a form of agriculture that combines aquaculture and hydroponics.
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.
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.
Whole Grains are Little Packets of Goodness
Whole grains are little nuggets packed with nutrition, learn about the benefits of eating whole grains.
Choosing Healthy Fats
Did you know that fat is an essential nutrient? Choosing healthy fats adds much more to meals than you might realize.
Rosie Schwartz
Rosie Schwartz is a consulting dietitian and an award-winning nutrition writer and author. Both in her private nutrition counseling practice and her extensive work with the media, translating the science of nutrition into healthy and delicious fare has been her focus. Her quest is to help Canadians become enlightened eaters by focusing on what they should eat, not what they should cut out.