There’s a new community-based option in grocery shopping cropping up in some of Canada’s lower-income urban neighbour-hoods. Alternative grocers are described as less an innovation than a self-defence mea-sure against relentlessly high food prices.Read More →
The benefits of plant-based foods keep com-ing up in this space. And we often address the overarching issue of introducing more plant-based foods in our diets. But today, there’s a specific message… Plant-based proteins can directly benefit our hearts!Read More →
We’ve had a year-end avalanche of learned reports bringing many folks holiday cheer – about how some common foods and eating habits can reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease. Today, more good news: Fibre DOES fight deadly digestive diseases…Read More →
Last Week, we spotlighted Turkish Deli Bal ‘Mad’ Honey. It has unique toxic effects prized in its home region for Millenia. Now, we hear that another exotic old-world food could have medicinal proper-ties. Manuka Honey may re-duce or even prevent breast cancer…Read More →
There’s more than one mega-trend happening in alcoholic beverage choices these days. But everyone, including the experts, is surprised that non-alcoholic beverage sales are surging ahead of their alcoholic counterparts at least in some parts of Canada!Read More →
I’ve been having a little trouble with a song – and a new snack treat – I can’t get out of my head… The tune is ‘Going Out Of My Head’. And the product is Cedar’s Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Hommus. I’m imagining I taste it in my sleep!Read More →
This week, Snacks have the spotlight. Which means, we’re getting into Holiday Party Sea-son. In the Mains section, the usual suspects are announcing their ‘Turkey Leftover Alterna-tive’ meal deals. And a quick celebrity note: The Grinch is back in Town!Read More →
New research confirms, vitamin ‘D’ CAN help us control high blood pressure. It’s also been confirmed as essential to many other body functions. But some of us may taking too much vitamin D via overly aggressive sup-plementation…Read More →