New rules: Canada's food labels must state allergens
New rules: Canada's food labels must state allergens Canadians with food allergies will be made more aware of possible allergens - such as peanuts,…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to… A & W's "Chubby Junior" Meal has won Canada's first national "Salt Lick"…
Health Check logo criteria being revised
Health Check logo criteria being revised Health Check has revised and lowered their sodium criteria for foods in the Mixed Dishes/Entrees category. …
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind The New York City Board of Health has voted to have all chain restaurants post calorie…
Tips for reducing your sodium intake
Tips for reducing your sodium intake The daily upper limit of sodium for adults is 2300 milligrams of sodium. People who have high blood pressure should…
Test your fast food IQ
Test your fast food IQ Health professionals in the nutrition industry have been applauding changes to labelling requirements – from grocery items to…
Food labels prove confusing for consumers
Food labels prove confusing for consumers In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that reading and math skills of a significant number of…
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…
Update food labels, experts urge U.S. government
Update food labels, experts urge U.S. government Food and supplement labels need to be updated to reflect current nutritional guidelines and should warn, for…
U.S. outlines plans for more health claims on food
U.S. outlines plans for more health claims on food U.S. regulators unveiled guidelines last week that will allow food product labels to carry…