Understanding Confusing Words on Food Packages
Are you confused by the different words you see on food packages? Let’s take a closer look at some of these terms to understand exactly what they mean.
Nutrition of Healthy Aging
Nutrition plays a key role in healthy aging. Here’s what you can do to age well and stay strong.
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Ask a Dietitian: What are the health benefits of eating barley?
Dietitian Carol Harrison shares 3 health benefits of eating barley.
New Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels are Coming to Canada
Health Canada is introducing a new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition symbol to identify packaged foods which are high in saturated fats, sugars and sodium.
Nutrition of Healthy Aging
Nutrition plays a key role in healthy aging. Here’s what you can do to age well and stay strong.
Understanding Confusing Words on Food Packages
Are you confused by the different words you see on food packages? Let’s take a closer look at some of these terms to understand exactly what they mean.
Antibiotics in Food- Should you be Concerned?
All Canadian farming practices ensure that your food is free of antibiotic residues and safe to eat.
What’s the Difference between Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Beef?
Cattle start life by consuming milk and feed on grass for most of their lives. The variable factor is what farmers feed cattle during the final few months before they go to market.
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.