New Westminster gets first-of-its-kind food program
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
New Westminster is launching a new food program in their schools and it could be the first in the country Continue reading
Healthy Eating
COMMENTARY: Canada’s food guide failure
In a country as culturally diverse as Canada, McMaster University PhD student Sarah Duignan asks why there is ‘a surprising lack of culinary representation in our food guide.’ Continue reading
Is Canada’s new Food Guide affordable? Winnipeg dietitians say yes
How much will living according to the new food guide cost you at the grocery store? Experts say while fresh foods could cost more, there are ways to save. Continue reading
Health experts applaud Canada’s new food guide, though some question lack of portion sizes
Doctors, dietitians and medical groups seem generally supportive of Canada’s new food guide recommendations. Continue reading
Canada’s new food guide emphasizes eating plants, drinking water and cooking at home
Canada’s new food guide does away with food groups and serving sizes, in favour of more general recommendations on healthy eating. Continue reading
What to eat to get the most out of your workout
What you eat before exercise can really affect the quality of your workout. Here are some things to consider. Continue reading
Researchers want the world to eat differently. Here’s what that diet might look like.
Researchers are proposing radical changes to how the world eats, in order to protect the planet and human health. Here’s what their diet might look like. Continue reading
What an early draft tells us about Canada’s new food guide
The food groups could be changing, according to proposed concepts for Canada’s revamped food guide. Continue reading
Don’t blame sugar for kids’ hyperactivity; sugar high is a debunked myth
By Kim Smith Reporter
An American team of researchers proved in the mid-90s that sugar does not impact kids’ behaviour. But parents swear sugar makes their children hyper-active. Continue reading
Skipping meals to drink more alcohol? Why that’s a dangerous choice
Based on reports, around 40 per cent admitted they’d skipped a meal to save calories for alcohol. Continue reading