While I was at the annual conference of The American Dietetic Association, now known as The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, I came upon a booth sponsored by the Pulse Canada Association. First, let me tell you that prior to FNCE 2011, I did not know Pulse is the term for the edible seeds of […]

Mary Ireland discusses what is involved in obtaining the “organic” designation.

The Industrial Revolution moved our culture from farming to mechanization. One of the results is that we have become disconnected from nature. Farmers want rain, knowing that it is necessary for them to grow their crops. The rest of us sort of view it as a nuisance that will ruin our car wash or make […]

Dr. Grandma discusses a study that leads us to eating a heart-healthy diet without breaking the food budget.

In his first Guest Blogging post, Dr. Grandpa recounts his adventures in something he is calling “Foodland”, a term referring to the marvellous mixture of good and bad food offerings that give so much choice and abundance to the consumer, but at a cost.