Nuts

• Red squirrel turns Edmonton woman’s car into rolling hoard

  An Edmonton woman popped the hood of her car to find her Subaru Impreza had been turned into a winter stash for a fiesty red squirrel.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2018
  
• Peanut butter: Why experts say you’re likely eating too much of it

  It might be time to put down that peanut-butter jar and spoon.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2018
  
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• Edmonton man dies after inhaling walnut particles used in sandblasting

  The family of a man who died from his nut allergy while inspecting an Edmonton fire hall wants to warn others about the dangers of airborne nut particles in places you wouldn't expect.

  Health

  Oct 22, 2017
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• Families with severe food allergies not happy with McDonald’s recent decision

  Thousands of Canadians now have a massive beef with McDonald's after it decided to serve products using nuts that are no longer sealed.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2017
• Montreal organic snack company looks to grow south of the border

  Prana, a Montreal organic snack company, has now expanded its reach across Canada and is making its way into the United States.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2016
• Move over salad: Eating walnuts daily may help you lose weight, study suggests

  If you’re watching your waistline, yet another piece of research is suggesting that nuts – especially walnuts – could help with weight loss along with improving on heart health and cholesterol levels.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2016
• Your Food: 8 things you didn’t know about what you’re eating

  There are superfoods and then there are processed goods. Here are eight things you didn’t know about what’s on your plate and in your fridge and pantry.

  Health

  Jun 25, 2015
• Food bans – Part 1: Why many medical experts think food bans in schools go too far

  Bans on foods, especially nuts, have become common in schools in recent years. But it's not hard to find experts in children's allergies who say they're not warranted.

  Data Desk

  Jun 2, 2015
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• Food bans – Part 2: Why are food allergies linked to income?

  In Toronto, schools in high-income neighbourhoods have higher rates of allergies.

  Data Desk

  Jun 2, 2015
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• Food bans – Part 3: Allergy tests full of false positives, doctor explains

  "A positive result can occur in a child who tolerates the food and has no true food allergy ... It’s an actual flaw in the test.”

  Data Desk

  Jun 2, 2015