Healthy Food
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Gourmet mealworm pâté? Some experts call it the food of the futureTenebrion Gourmand looks, spreads and tastes just like any other pâté on the market. But it is the very first of its kind, featuring a unique main ingredient: mealworms.ConsumerAug 4, 2023
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Rising food costs affecting ability to purchase nutritious food in remote Manitoba communitiesFood prices for even basic items are often higher in remote Manitoba communities than in cities. Gas prices and travel time also make it more difficult to get fresh food up north.CanadaFeb 14, 2023
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N.S. schools failing to offer healthy lunch options, says auditor generalThe report found that the breakfast programs are successful in offering heathy foods, but schools need to improve their nutritional lunch options.HealthSep 20, 2022
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New research shows food insecurity especially high for north-end Halifax residents"The social determinants of health point to a higher rate of food insecurity based on lower income rates, immigrants, marginalized communities."HealthOct 16, 2019
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We know highly processed food is bad for us. Why do we keep eating it?People fed highly processed foods eat more than those eating less-processed meals, a recent experiment found. Why?HealthMay 30, 2019
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Liver, potatoes and Vitamin D: the weird history of Canada’s Food GuideCanada's new food guide emphasizes plant-based meals and cooking at home, but it's the latest in a long line of dietary guidelines as prescribed by the federal government.HealthJan 22, 2019
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Parents upset over stricter healthy foods policy for New Brunswick schoolsClasses only begin next week and some schools have already had to cancel annual school fundraisers such as bake sales, pizza parties, and cake walks because the food served and sold at the events has been banned under the new policy changes.CanadaAug 30, 2018
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Healthy food, drink choices coming to Hamilton recreation facilitiesHamilton Public Health officials will unwrap a proposed Healthy Food and Beverage Action Plan on Monday.HealthMay 14, 2018
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Healthy eaters waste the most food, new study findsFruits and vegetables are among the most wasted foods, according to researchers. Here's how you can reduce your food waste.LifestyleApr 23, 2018
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YWCA Peterborough Haliburton food security program gets funding boostThe YWCA Peterborough Haliburton received funding through a provincial grant to help its food security program.CanadaApr 6, 2018
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