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05/18/2018

Scary news about childhood obesity - Harvard Health Blog

There is an increasing trend on childhood obesity. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/scary-news-about-childhood-obesity-2018030613439

With recent data showing that childhood obesity is getting worse, here is some advice for parents on what can be done to help children avoid obesity or get to a healthier weight.

05/17/2018

05/16/2018

Norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters a sign of water pollution: shellfish group

Norovirus outbreaks linked to oysters a sign of water pollution: shellfish group http://snip.ly/tm7on

VANCOUVER - Oysters contaminated with norovirus in British Columbia have become a costly problem and the issue magnifies a broader failure to keep oceans clean, says the provincial shellfish growers association.Darlene Winterburn, the executive director with the B.C. Shellfish Growers Association, s...

05/15/2018

15 Sweet and Savoury Breakfast Bowls for Brighter Mornings | Food Network Canada

15 Sweet and Savoury Breakfast Bowls for Brighter Mornings http://snip.ly/yfh0a

Move over avocado toast, breakfast is back in the bowl. This time it's all about oatmeal, quinoa, smoothie bowls and savoury breakfast grains to start your day off right. So grab a spoon and dig into these easy recipes that are sure to fuel your morning.

05/14/2018

Apple cider vinegar… for heartburn? - Harvard Health Blog

Can Apple Cider Vinegar cure heartburn? https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/apple-cider-vinegar-for-heartburn-2018032813530

There is a lot of anecdotal information about people using apple cider vinegar to treat heartburn, but no published research examining the validity of it.

05/12/2018

Cholesterol: Understanding HDL vs. LDL - Harvard Health Blog

Understanding High vs. Low density lipoprotein https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/understanding-cholesterol-hdl-vs-ldl-2018041213608

When you hear the phrase “high cholesterol,” what exactly does it mean? Doctors often focus on two types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL. Understanding the differences, and knowing your cholesterol levels, are the first steps to improving your cholesterol profile and lowering heart disease risk.

05/11/2018

The perfect blend

The perfect blend
Building blocks for a next-level smoothie http://snip.ly/usn29

Sure, you could head to your neighbourhood juice shop and order a $7 or $8 smoothie. Blending your own, however, is not only easier on your wallet, but you can customize to your heart’s content and make several batches at a time.

05/09/2018

Eat these foods daily (or at least often) - Harvard Health Blog

Eat these food daily (or at least often) https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eat-these-foods-daily-or-at-least-often-2018040513582

Adding nutrient-rich foods to your diet can improve your overall nutrition without feeling punitive. These suggestions from an expert are some of the best choices you can make, and should be consumed regularly.

05/08/2018

Pesto makes for perfect pasta http://snip.ly/6zegt

05/07/2018

Michael Eskin, UofM Professor from the Human Nutritional Sciences Dept, raps about Fatty Acids and Lipids. http://snip.ly/xt4y3

05/06/2018

05/05/2018

Some Chinese ready meals found to have more salt than 11 bags of crisps

Some Chinese ready meals found to have more salt than 11 bags of crisps http://snip.ly/rsd0o

Some takeaway dishes contain as much salt as five Big Macs with ready meals also high in salt

05/04/2018

It’s right to tax sugar – but there are many reasons we yearn for something sweet

It’s right to tax sugar – but there are many reasons we yearn for something sweet. http://snip.ly/mjk5t

Even if we are one day able to limit the damage caused by sugar, we all know its power will endure

05/02/2018

Which diet is best for long-term weight loss? - Harvard Health Blog

Which diet is best for long-term weight loss? http://snip.ly/uqkud

A study comparing a low-fat diet and a low-carb diet found that weight loss for both groups were quite similar, and both led to significant health improvements for the participants. Diet for weight loss was part of a broader strategy of lifestyle change for both groups as well.

05/01/2018

15 Sweet and Savoury Breakfast Bowls for Brighter Mornings | Food Network Canada

15 Sweet and Savoury Breakfast Bowls for Brighter Mornings http://snip.ly/atanj

Move over avocado toast, breakfast is back in the bowl. This time it's all about oatmeal, quinoa, smoothie bowls and savoury breakfast grains to start your day off right. So grab a spoon and dig into these easy recipes that are sure to fuel your morning.

04/30/2018

The dark truth about chocolate

Are Chocolates really good for us? http://snip.ly/xgfvd

Grand health claims have been made about chocolate, but while it gives us pleasure, can it really be good for us?

04/09/2018

Get cooking at home - Harvard Health

Get cooking at home http://snip.ly/fm77e

Many older men have never developed or have lost touch with basic culinary skills, and thus have gotten used to eating out and becoming dependent on processed and prepared foods. Yet, by learning some basic cooking techniques, older men can make a sm...

04/08/2018

Pesto makes for perfect pasta

Pesto makes for perfect pasta http://snip.ly/77ppz

Green pasta sounds like the kind of dish that might have inspired Dr. Seuss. But pesto on pasta, with its combination of herby greens, oil, garlic and a few additions — unlike green eggs and ham — inspires little resistance to giving it a taste. I love pesto. I make it with Thai basil, some oliv...

04/07/2018

Unlocking a healthy relationship with food

Read this about unlocking a healthy relationship with food http://snip.ly/zsfcv

Our ever popular Body Talks series returns with a special edition seminar on nutrition. A healthy relationship with food is essential to a person's well-being. Food is intrinsically related to human ...

04/05/2018

Health Canada to meet provinces to discuss sale of sugary, high-alcohol drinks http://snip.ly/35emj

04/03/2018

Weight loss linked to healthy eating not genetics, study finds

Weight loss linked to healthy eating not genetics, study finds http://snip.ly/lvx7g

Participants who ate the most vegetables and consumed the fewest processed foods, sugary drinks and unhealthy fats shed the most kilograms

04/02/2018

Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad
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04/01/2018

2018-03-21 Food Safety Testing Bulletin - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Read the latest Food Safety Testing Bulletin http://snip.ly/5fqgq

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) priority is to protect consumers by safeguarding Canada's food supply. The Agency verifies that industry is meeting federal food safety requirements and conducts sampling and testing to detect food safety risks.

12/12/2017

Get cooking at home - Harvard Health

Get cooking at home http://ow.ly/TwQ430gUaSI

Many older men have never developed or have lost touch with basic culinary skills, and thus have gotten used to eating out and becoming dependent o...

12/04/2017

Join the ranks of our food panelists! Your opinion matters. Voice yours by joining our food panel. http://ow.ly/HG8u30gUaOY

12/02/2017

Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food - Harvard Health Blog

Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food http://ow.ly/WIvv30gUaBq

The emerging field of nutritional psychiatry is finding that the food you eat directly affects the structure of your digestive tract, the function ...

12/01/2017

Nigel Slater’s baked pumpkin and spiced chickpeas recipe

Nigel Slater’s baked pumpkin and spiced chickpeas recipe http://ow.ly/9kWu30gUaex

Slices of buttery squash and crunchy chickpeas in a flavourful creamy sauce. By Nigel Slater