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Increasing food security and nutrition

More families are eating better food more often

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Who would have thought cooking could be so tasty — oh, and nutritious too? As we sat in the shade of a tree outside the Tiyanjane Co-op Society Ltd., members of the cooking subgroup explained through an interpreter how they once looked upon soybeans as a cash crop, not something they could eat. Now they
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Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

New eating plan is a Mediterranean Diet for the Prairies, say developers

The Pure Prairie Eating Plan, developed at the University of Alberta is built around the traditions, foods and geographies of the Prairies

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Researchers Initially, it was named ‘the Alberta Diet,’ and focused on those with Type 2 diabetes, says co-creator Catherine Chan, a professor of human nutrition at the University of Alberta. But as she and colleague Rhonda Bell worked on it, the vision became bigger, she says. A colleague suggested they call it the Mediterranean Diet
Report cites concerns related to the “normalization” of processed and packaged foods” and concerns that the next generation’s food choices will be limited because they lack confidence to prepare food.  photo: thinkstock
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New report says improved food literacy key to a healthier life

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Conference Board of Canada says too many people can’t understand nutrition labels, 
make a meal in their kitchen, or stick to a food budget to reduce waste

Improved food literacy would improve the health of Canadian adults and children, says a new report from the Conference Board of Canada. The number of books, television programs and websites dedicated to food — not to mention diets — continue to multiply, but our understanding of food isn’t necessarily getting better, says the 46-page report.
Country Crossroads, Poultry

Make The Grade

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As children start a new school year, parents start getting back into morning routines. Adding eggs into school-day breakfasts can help kids make the grade. Research has shown that children who eat a nutritious breakfast that is high in protein perform better at school. They need proper nourishment to give them the energy they need
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Food Diaries Can Promote Weight Loss

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Keeping a food diary takes a little discipline but can be an eye-opening experience. People often eat much more than they realize. All you need is a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Then you write down everything you eat, whether it includes M&M’s nabbed from a candy dish, crackers in front of
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Treat Your Body As Well As You Do Your Vehicle

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Just like our vehicles, we need to do a little maintenance on our bodies. As with cars, we need good fuel to keep ourselves running efficiently. For us, “premium” fuel includes whole grains, lean protein, calcium-rich, low-fat dairy, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Take care of your “engine.” Obesity, poor diet, smoking, lack of
News, Pulses

Encourage Traditional Diets, Symposium Urged

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It’s good to promote health benefits and create new food products with pulses, but don’t forget the traditional ways beans and other pulses have been eaten in culture, an American professor of nutrition told the second annual Pulse Health and Food Symposium. Donna Winham, a professor in the department of nutrition at Arizona State University,

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