Food additives : Are they safe?
Today, the great majority of the food that do reach the shelves of our supermarkets contains additives. The range of...

Healthy eating habits: The best remedy against cancer
According to The «National Cancer Institute of Canada» (Canadian Cancer Statistics 2001), it is estimated that 134100 new cases of...

The Wonderful World of Soybean
Originally from Asia, cultivation of soybean has been around for three thousand years. Providing considerable quantities of proteins and carbohydrates...

Understanding Nutrition claims.
How to read between the lines!
Nutrition claims " make reference to messages in large colourful prints which appear on the front of a product packaging. Manufacturers...

Understanding the «Nutrition Information» panel.
The best way to determine the nutritional value of a food is to read the «Nutrition Information» panel. Nutrition labelling...

The Many Facets of dietary fibre
The commendable virtues of dietary fibre have been well known for years and there are good reasons for this. Not...

Children and Physical Activity
Are you aware that 3 out of 5 Canadian children - between ages of 5 to 17 - are so physically inactive...

Allergic Reactions to Foods: A Serious Concern
Oh! What a night!... Sickness, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling of the hands, headache, etc... Those are a few of the most...

Grilled Foods: Good or Bad for your Health?
Summer is not far from our doorsteps when one starts spring household, rakes the lawn or witnesses the opening of...

TheWorld's Most Unique Food
Breast milk provides the best and most complete nutrition for full-term infant. It contains essential nutrients and antibodies in exceptional...

Facts about Fats and Oils.
Nowadays, most people are aware that fat is associated with numerous health problems. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer and obesity are the...