How Did Canada Become A World Leader In Lentils?
Lentils are a Canadian-grown success story with health and sustainability benefits. Learn more of their history & varieties.
Lentils are a Canadian-grown success story with health and sustainability benefits. Learn more of their history & varieties.
This is the story of agriculture – how it has evolved to feed the world and allowed the human race to thrive.
We hear a lot about gluten these days and how it’s thought to have negative effect on our digestive systems. Discover what gluten is, where it hides, why it matters in our diet, and when to skip it.
In this podcast, Registered Dietitian, Carol Harrison discusses how meat protein is structured differently than plant protein.
The decision to ‘eat local’ is influenced by many factors: environmental concerns, the need for safe and healthy food, food security, food availability and much more.
Byproducts are the unsung heroes of the agricultural world, and they deserve our attention, especially for those of us with a keen interest in food and sustainability.
Although the ‘60s started out with some economic volatility, the latter part of this decade brought great innovation and improved productivity, leading to higher wages and a higher standard of living.
Tiffany Martinka explains the audited programs that all Canadian farmers must follow and describes how this system of raising chickens is unique in a global setting.
Registered Dietitian Carol Harrison shares what causes age-related muscle loss and how we can prevent sarcopenia.
Incorporating lentils into our diet can help contribute to a more sustainable food system and mitigate the environmental challenges we face.
Health Canada has approved several health claims for flaxseed based on evidence that linked ground flaxseed with reductions in blood cholesterol.
Figuring out how to grow food on the Moon and Mars will be a major milestone in space exploration, and in the process, will also help sustain us on Earth.
Indigenous chefs, bakers and cooks, share traditional ingredients by creating recipes that tell the story of the ingredients.
Grain farmer, Jake Leguee, explains how farmers are adopting new technologies and focusing on what soils need to produce food that feeds the world.
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Completely avoiding carbs isn’t necessary. Your body uses carbs for different functions and they can be beneficial to your health.
Are you curious about malt? Learn what it is, how it is made and get some quick tips for using it in your own cooking and baking.
Scientists focus on improving water use and breeding more resilient food crops.
Farmers in Canada raise two types of chickens – those produced for meat and those that lay eggs. And although they’re both poultry, there are some differences in how they live on Canadian farms.
Registered dietitian Patricia Chuey provides 6 healthy eating truths that rise to the surface no matter what other trends roll in or out of style.
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