food choice Archives

Uniquely Northern Foods Yukon Is Known For

From mushrooms that grow after a forest fire to foods infused with foraged goods, these flavours define Yukon cuisine.

Iron Deficiency Is More Common In Canada Than We Thought

New Canadian research shows that rates of iron deficiency are even higher than previously reported.

Easy Veggie, Tuna and Barley Salad

This Easy Veggie, Tuna and Barley Salad pairs tuna with lots of colourful veggies and fibre-rich barley for a satisfying dinner or a packed-lunch option.

Taste-Driven Crop Development

Researchers at Ontario’s Vineland Research and Development Centre create new fruit varieties based on, and for, Canadian palates.

Podcast: How do you spot nutrition misinformation?

Registered dietitian, Erin MacGregor helps us understand what’s behind some of the marketing information we see online and in food packaging.

Podcast: Why do people fear their food?

Timothy Caulfield explains why there is a fear of food in today’s society. He points out how important it is to reflect on information before passing it on.

How Consumers Are Changing The Grocery Landscape

Discover how consumers are transforming the grocery landscape in response to stubborn inflationary trends.

Am I really hungry?

How do I know if I am really hungry?
Here are some tips to better recognize the signals that our body sends us.

Celebrating Indigenous Ingredients and Recipes

Indigenous chefs, bakers and cooks, share traditional ingredients by creating recipes that tell the story of the ingredients.

Adjusting Your Diet To Shift Work?

Many people working shift work struggle with food and nutrition. So how can you adapt your diet to shift work?

Is Soy Good For Our Health?

A common question or concern people have is whether the consumption of soy is safe. Let's look at what science is telling us.

Stop Hating Carbs!

Completely avoiding carbs isn’t necessary. Your body uses carbs for different functions and they can be beneficial to your health.

Have You Heard Of The Dirty Dozen?

Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes the “dirty dozen”, a list of the 12 fruits and vegetables which contain the most pesticides. Should we worry about this?

A Healthy Relationship With Food

Having a healthy relationship with food is not about what we eat. It is about why we eat, and how those choices make us feel. Here are a few tips on how to nourish your relationship with food.

Pulse Ingredients 101

Pulse ingredients check many boxes when it comes to nutrition, including protein, fibre and micronutrients like iron, magnesium and folate.

Barley Gallo Pinto

In this recipe for Barley Gallo Pinto, barley replaces white rice for a colourful, fibre-rich substitute for breakfast hash browns or as a side dish for poultry or fish.