PrintHow to take advantage of the “real” good deals
March 13th 2013
One of your most frequently asked questions is:
“How can I take full advantage of the “true” good deals at my preferred supermarket?”
Flu prevention: Still a long way to go
February 5th 2013
Have you noticed how many adults are still sneezing into their hands? While commuting between Montreal and Quebec by train, last week, I was aghast to be with fellow passengers that were coughing or sneezing directly into their hand that subsequently touches seats, door knobs, money, or other people.
I would have so much preferred the company of their children instead, because kids know how to stop the germs, and when there isn’t time to grab a Kleenex, they don’t need to think twice about placing an elbow across their mouth.
Smart grocery tips from the CBC
January 16th 2013
With a little knowledge and some planning, it is always possible to eat well and healthy without spending too much money. Here’s a video from the CBC’s “Recession Guide” serie, where Cinzia is revealing some of the prices to look for. It aired almost 3 years ago (2009-04-07) but it provides price points that are still useful today.
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
December 19th 2012
To help our readers keep healthy during the holidays, we are publishing here Health Canada’s recommendations
Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry viruses, bacteria or parasites that could cause foodborne illness (“food poisoning”).
Health Canada would like to remind all Canadians of some basic steps they can take to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness during the holiday season.
A clever gift for Xmas
December 4th 2012
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on December 1st, 2012.
To spread happiness this festive season without going broke, what better than a useful and worthwhile gift, purchased at a reasonable price? In matters of food, a good bottle of extra virgin olive oil holds great value and is always appreciated by my friends.
Foods That You Should Always Buy Organic
July 13th 2012
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a nonprofit organization that advocates for policies that protect global and individual health, has published the 2012 version of their Shoppers’ Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Their results are based on chemical tests carried out by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and take into account how people typically wash and prepare produce – for example, apples were washed and bananas peeled before testing.
Spring Cleaning, Starts in the Kitchen
April 24th 2012
Originally published in Grow With Nutrition April 15, 2012.
It is that time of year again for spring cleaning. This is a great opportunity to put your kitchen on the ‘to do’ list including the pantry, refrigerator and freezer. The time is now… to remove the contents from each, throw out food items that have expired or spoiled and clean the interior thoroughly. Here are some helpful tips to remain focused on keeping your food safe as you spring clean. Remember these four easy steps…Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill!