Food Safety – Everyone is a Partner
By Diane O’Shea, P.H.Ec. Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists According to Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, between 11 and 13 …
Food Fact or Fad – How do you know?
By Jennifer Dyck, PHEc Be up-to-date with your health In today’s world of information overload we have messages coming at us from all angles on what is healthy, what is …
Confused by Food Labels? There’s an App for That!
By Allison Jorgens, P.H.Ec. Life has never been more of a balancing act than it is today. Time is often at a premium. Grocery shopping can be a hurried chore …
Nutrition in the News: Who Can You Trust?
By Erin McGregor, RD, P.H.Ec. The number of nutrition resources available to consumers today is mind-boggling, and reports linking diet to health continue to multiply. With the popularity of social …
The Food Conundrum: The disconnect between society and celebrity chefs
By Tayler Rozon, BASc, Applied Human Nutrition Celebrity chefs have become some of our most recognized superstars. Several are traditional, while others are distinct and trendy, though they each share a …
Picky Eaters
Children with food preferences are often labelled as “picky eaters”. Parents need to be aware that it is normal for children to have food preferences. Toddlers and young children often …
Back to School Breakfasts
As children head back to school, it’s a great time to start a good morning routine. Children who eat a healthy breakfast are better able to learn, remember and pay …
Prostate Cancer and Diet
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. The good news is that about one third of all cancers can be prevented with healthy eating and lifestyle habits. All …
Nutrition Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects the body’s nerves causing them to break down. MS is caused by an immune reaction to the layer of fat surrounding the nerves known as the …
Hunger and the Ability to Learn
Is there a link between a child’s ability to learn and how they eat? The Tufts University Center on Hunger, Poverty and Nutrition Policy shows a link between nutrition and cognitive development. …
