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TOP 10: Canadian Products
June 29, 2016 admin No Comments
Happy birthday Canada! To celebrate, we’ve put together some of the country’s top products. These are things that you’re sure to find at just about any Canadian supermarket, and they’re products that Canadians truly love and hold dear. Without further ado, here are our picks for the top 10 Canadian products.
5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Boost Immunity
February 8, 2016 Andrea D'Ambrosio 1 Comment
Can your diet (or lifestyle) improve your immune system? Yes it can, but be skeptical of supplements making these claims because there’s no single food or nutrient that will magically boost immunity. For example, Echinacea, a very popular herb (in the daisy family) taken to combat colds does not have research to support cold prevention […]
Product Reviews for Athletes
January 22, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
Our partner Pearle Nerenberg, who is a registered dietitian specialized in the area of sports nutrition, is starting a new column on this blog today. Every month, she independently tests products and reports back on their utility for athletes.
GMO Apples developed in B.C. approved for sale in U.S.
February 17, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it is OK for two varieties of genetically engineered non-browning apples to be sold in the United States. The apples will be marketed as Arctic Granny and Arctic Golden by Okanagan Specialty Fruits, based in Summerland, British Columbia. These apples are modified versions of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious, […]
10 Foolproof Tips for Baking Cakes
December 15, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
The art of baking great cakes also includes understanding the chemical reactions that take place. Follow our 10 tips to prevent baking a cake that comes out as flat as a pancake or as hard as a rock!
Measure properly to cook properly
November 24, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
If all you ever cook are soups and meats, it doesn’t matter which technique you use to measure your ingredients, because by more or less following the amount suggested for a recipe, you’re almost always likely to get it right. But when it’s time for you to bake, or when you want to avoid mistakes […]
Protein and fat loss in sportspersons
November 7, 2014 Steven Couture No Comments
The following recommendations are intended ONLY for sportspersons who do strength training (i.e. who practice crossfit, bodybuilding or even weightlifting), are quite strong, and carry out their activity diligently week after week. Are you diligently pursuing strength training, do you want to lose weight and do you gauge your progress constantly by checking your weight […]
Protect Children from Childhood Obesity: Drink Water!
September 16, 2014 Virginie Bales No Comments
Water is the only drink that is essential. In fact, our children’s bodies contain 60% water, several litres of which are eliminated daily through perspiration and urine primarily. So this elimination needs to be balanced. Eating food (especially fruits and vegetables) is of course one way of introducing water into the body, but the most […]
8 proposed food labelling changes
September 12, 2014 Bernard Lavallée No Comments
Health Canada proposes to change food labelling. I’m sure you can imagine how huge this news must be for a dietitian! Given below is a summary of what I think are the most important changes, and my take on each of them.
