If you’ve been following the news surrounding Canada’s G8 maternal health initiative, you know that access... Read more

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Easter has a long history and many symbols, but let's be honest: for a lot of us, this time of year, our thoughts turn to chocolate. So I was thrilled when the folks at Green & Black's sent over this amazing-looking recipe for an Organic Chocolate-Crusted... Read more

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Oh, Canada. I find it ironic that, in light of the historic healthcare-reform vote in the U.S. last week, we are now being told that... Read more

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My mother has been urging me to go get a test that will tell me I carry a gene that puts me... Read more

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Which country do you think has the world’s biggest diabetes epidemic? If you asked me that question yesterday, I would have naively said is was a western country, like the U.S. or England.... Read more

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Are Canadians getting enough vitamin D? A survey just released... Read more

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I'm a strong believer that you have to work with your cravings, not against them, in order to meet healthy-eating goals. So if, like me, your sweet tooth comes calling every afternoon, better to plan for it than to try to resist the siren call of the... Read more

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I’m making an attempt to be more conscious of my portion sizes these days. It’s part of my personal everything-in-moderation plan for healthy eating.... Read more

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However unsexy it may be, we all know that fibre is good for us. Low fibre consumption can lead to all sorts of unpleasantness, and not just constipation (as nasty as that is):... Read more

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Big news for our neighbours to the south: Late last night, Read more

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