From coffee to ground beef to T-Shirts, prices in Canada for many items are headed higher as basic commodities, such as coffee beans, raw sugar, cotton and oil, continue to soar on global markets. http://www.moneyville.ca/article/947584–why-food-and-clothing-costs-are-rising?bn=1
Does cooking method (such as microwave versus stove top) affect how nutritious food is? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ask-a-health-expert/ask-a-dietitian/how-does-cooking-method-alter-a-foods-nutrition/article1892190/
According to a new U.S. study published in the online edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, boosting your intake of foods rich in B vitamins can significantly lower the odds you’ll suffer from PMS. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/leslie-beck/suffering-from-pms-chow-down-on-b-vitamins/article1925480/
Local government officials have confiscated ice cream made with human breast milk from a London shop amid concerns the dessert is unsafe. http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/babiespregnancy/babies/article/945963–breast-milk-ice-cream-seized-over-health-complaints
Mary Sue Waisman fondly remembers Sunday dinners when she was a little girl. Her Italian grandfather grew tomatoes in his backyard and her grandmother used the fresh-picked produce to create wonderful meals. Her new cookbook, “Cook!” by the Dietitians of Canada…
Humans tend to share a certain creed that goes something like this: If one is good, two are better. That’s fine when it comes to dollars in the collection plate or hours spent volunteering, but not so with certain research-has-shown items…
Yes, my cold-weather friends, March is finally here, a time when thoughts turn to warmer-weather pursuits. Since spring is a hugely popular time for foot races, we’ll spend the next few weeks looking at the nutrition needs, both day-to-day and race-specific,…
Eating quality foods that cover nutritional needs and satisfy at the same time helps reduce desire for filler foods like salty, low-fibre chips or sugary cookies. These “goodies” lack nutrients, are easy to overeat and leave us wanting more. http://www.canada.com/health/Quality+eating+requires+positive+nutrition/4347377/story.html
Most people consider popcorn a healthy snack. It’s a whole grain and compared with deep-fried potato chips, it’s low in fat and calories. Not so at the movie theatre. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/leslie-beck/large-bag-of-movie-popcorn-has-fat-equal-to-two-big-macs/article1916198/
Flaxseeds are a good source of soluble fibre and alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid linked to heart health. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ask-a-health-expert/ask-a-dietitian/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-flax/article1892149/