Bill banning junk food ads to kids may die in the Senate
Advocates worry that a bill designed to restrict junk food ads targeted at children could die on the order paper before the next election. Continue reading
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Bob Layton: To your health
Ottawa wants healthy eating … and marijuana? Continue reading
U.S. seeking to stop Canada’s plans for food warning labels in NAFTA negotiations
The U.S. is advancing a provision in NAFTA that could stop Canada’s plans for warning labels on junk food. Continue reading
8 unhealthy foods that aren’t that bad for you
Not all cookies are created equal, the experts say. Continue reading
Healthy food is cheaper than junk food, new study says
“Taste and convenience often play a larger role in people’s food choices than price or nutritional quality.” Continue reading
Time to eliminate treats in schools: health experts
Health experts want to eliminate the practice of giving children junk food during times of celebration. Continue reading
Libertarian student group takes over Toronto corner store to protest nutrition taxes
Students For Liberty Canada has made over a north Toronto store to show shoppers what would happen if cigarette-style packaging were applied to junk food. Continue reading
Canada’s food landscape full of ‘swamps’: Saskatchewan researcher
University of Saskatchewan professor Rachel Engler-Stringer notes no matter where in Canada you live or what your income level is, accessing healthy food is not always easy. Continue reading
Vegan comfort food trend bigger than ever
Just because you follow a vegan diet doesn’t mean you don’t want to indulge in a burger. Continue reading
Cookies or chips? Your toddler’s food choices could predict weight gain later in life
Sweet or salty? Turns out, your toddler’s dessert preference could be an early warning sign for weight troubles as he or she gets older. Continue reading