Pinto bean flour.  Photos: Michael Stringer

Study: Can Manitoba crops reverse prediabetes?

Manitoba researchers team with Mayo Clinic to see if some foods can delay or prevent diabetes

Manitoba-grown ingredients might reverse prediabetes, according to researchers behind a new study. The Manitoba Agri-Health Research Network (MaHRN), in partnership with Minnesota-based Step One Foods, leads the study, funded by Manitoba Jobs and the Economy. Research kicked off last week when clinical teams met for the first time to determine the criteria for participants, talk

Recipe Swap – for Sep. 29, 2011

Here s something to think about next time you re adding sugar to your daily cup of joe; the total amount of sugar consumed daily by most Canadians adds up to about 26 teaspoons per day. It works out to about one in every five calories consumed coming from sugar, or 21 per cent of


What’s Up – for Jul. 15, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. July 21: Manitoba Provincial Grazing Tour in the North Parkland (Dauphin) area of the province. For more information call 622-2006 or email: pamela. [email protected]. July 21: University of Manitoba organic field tours, 1:30 p. m. and 6:30 p. m., Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman. Contact

What’s Up – for Jul. 8, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 July 6-9: Crop Diagnostic School, Ian N. Morrison (University of Manitoba) Research Farm, Carman. Enrolment limited to 60 people per day, cost $160 per person. For more info or to register call 204-745-5663. July 9-10: “Trees Without Borders” woodlot program charter bus tour to Peace Gardens,


What’s Up – for Jul. 1, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 July 10-11 – Gardenton Ukrainian Annual Festival, Ukrainian Museum and Village, Gardenton. Contact Linda at 204-425-3501. July 11-14 – Canadian Special Crops Association annual convention and trade show, Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit www.specialcrops.mb.ca. July 21 – Manitoba Provincial Grazing

What’s Up – for Jun. 24, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. July 6-9– Crop Diagnostic School, Ian N. Morrison (University of Manitoba) Research Farm, Carman. Enrolment limited to 60 people per day, cost $160 per person. For more info or to register call 204-745-5663. July 11-14 – Canadian Special Crops Association annual convention and trade show, Sheraton


What’s Up – for Jun. 17, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. June 16-18 – Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place (formerly Regina Exhibition Park), Regina. For more info visit www.myfarmshow.com. June 21 – One-day chainsaw safety, handling and maintenance seminar, Pine Falls. Registration $75 per person, certificates awarded. For more info or to pre-register call Winnipeg

Diabetes A Heavy Burden On Economy, Report Says

“Those two factors (diet and lifestyle) we see as critical to saving dollars within the health-care system and reducing the impact diabetes has on Canadians.” – JEREMY BRACE, NATIONAL MEDI A MANAGER FOR THE CDA Rising numbers of Canadians annually diagnosed with diabetes will cost the economy as much as $17 billion by 2020, according