Eat your mushrooms for more antioxidants
Eat your mushrooms for more antioxidants Research findings from Penn State University report that button mushrooms are the number one source of an…
Parents key in eating habits of children
Parents key in eating habits of children According to recent study findings, kids whose parents do not discourage poor eating habits and sedentary activities…
Serving sizes determine children's appetites
Serving sizes determine children's appetites Researchers at Cornell University have found that the greatest determinant of how much a child will eat is…
Canada's Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Canada's Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Health Canada has released a new combination food guide/physical activity guide - the Guide to Healthy…
Canada's revised food guide to reflect diversity
Canada's revised food guide to reflect diversity Health Canada recently announced that among the many factors being considered in revising the Food Guide, is…
New Canada Food Guide to reflect multicultural population
New Canada Food Guide to reflect multicultural population Meetings being held by Health Canada with health groups across the country have provided a sneak…
New Inuit Food Guide
New Inuit Food Guide While Canadian and American food and health agencies are in the process of revamping their recommendations and food guides for the…
Online calorie and nutrient database
Online calorie and nutrient database For years, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has offered an online database of common foods and ingredients,…
What numbers on produce stickers mean
What numbers on produce stickers mean Did you know? Those 4 or 5 digit numbers on produce stickers at the grocery store do more than just identify the food…
New Canadian Diabetes Association Meal Planning Guide
New Canadian Diabetes Association Meal Planning Guide As of March 30, 2005, the Canadian Diabetes Association has a new meal planning guide available. This…