Understanding Calories
We try to control them. We work hard to burn them. We obsess over them. But what are calories really?
First, let us get something straight: calories are not our enemy. We need calories from differe…
Nutrition Info
Nutrition plays a vital role in healthy optimal living. We often hear about diseases such as cancers, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and many others affecting our lives and our families. We also hear…
Healthy Eating Challenges for Newcomers
Healthy eating is a challenge for newcomers to Canada. Studies show that newcomers to Canada develop health problems related to changes in their food consumption which affect settlement outcomes. So…
Online Nutrition Resources for Newcomers
Below is a list of nutrition resources for Newcomers in Ontario.
Recipes
- All Nations, All Neighbours (Little Mountain Neighbourhood House)
- Cookspiration (Dieticians of Canada)
- Eat Well (Go…
Calories Verses Nutrition
The folks at Freshii have a good point.
This last January The Ontario Healthy Menu Choices Act took effect, requiring all restaurant chains with 20+ locations operating in Ontario to display the calo…
Don't Sweat the PHOs
Health Canada has quietly published its plan to eliminate partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from Canada's food supply.
PHOs are now on Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating S…
