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The lowly potato gets a healthy makeover

A low-glycemic potato expands the menu for diabetics

By AAFC November 27, 2014

Scientist Benoît Bizimungu and his team at the Potato Research Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and the Lethbridge Research Centre in Alberta have developed a low-glycemic potato. Low-glycemic-index foods digest slowly, without creating a big spike of sugar and insulin in the body. This helps to achieve sustainable weight loss and improvement in the management of

Recipe Swap

Barley, a smart carbohydrate

Recipe Swap: Savory Butternut Squash Barley Pilaf, Quick Breakfast Bread, and Curried Chicken and Barley

By Lorraine Stevenson November 21, 2014

With winter well on its way early November is when we look for those filling, satisfying foods that give us energy and comfort for coping with cold weather. Barley recipes are especially popular during the month of November for many reasons. They’re the perfect ingredient for making the soups and stews we like to make

Country Crossroads, Recipe Swap

Eating well on $4 a day – free ‘Good and Cheap’ cookbook shows you how

Recipe Swap: Cornmeal Crushed Veggies, Brussels Sprout Hash and Eggs, Peanut Dipping Sauce

By Lorraine Stevenson November 13, 2014

The cookbook is free. The meals made from it will cost $4 a day. The creator of Good and Cheap is Leanne Brown, a former Edmontonian, who was earning a food studies master’s degree in New York City when she began noting how poorly Americans on low incomes ate. What sorts of meals could be

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock

Building winter cattle feed rations that won’t wreck your bottom line

Improving your feeding efficiency and reducing waste can help you  save money overwintering your cattle this year

By Jennifer Blair October 28, 2014

Despite record-high cattle prices and strong demand for beef, margins remain tight for cattle producers who are battling the high price of land and feed. But cattle feeders can widen their margins as they head into winter by taking measures to improve feed efficiency and reduce waste right now. “To prepare your cattle for winter,

Did you know?

Good news for your diet: potatoes help you lose weight

The bad news: that doesn’t mean french fries

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff October 23, 2014

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition demonstrates that people can eat potatoes and still lose weight. “Some people have questioned the role of potatoes in a weight loss regimen because of the vegetable’s designation as a high glycemic index (GI) food, lead investigator Dr. Britt Burton-Freeman said in a release.

Did you know?, International news

An apple a day could keep obesity away

Apples, especially Granny Smiths, promote friendly bacteria

October 9, 2014

Apples, especially Granny Smith apples, may help prevent disorders associated with obesity, new research published in the journal Food Chemistry says. “We know that, in general, apples are a good source of these non-digestible compounds but there are differences in varieties,” said Washington State University food scientist Giuliana Noratto, the study’s lead researcher, in a

Pinto bean flour. Photos: Michael Stringer

Crops, Local news, Pulses

Study: Can Manitoba crops reverse prediabetes?

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

By Meghan Mast September 30, 2014

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

Dairy cattle, Did you know?, News

Even just a little dairy is good for you: researchers

Taiwanese who eat no dairy have higher blood pressure than those who do 

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 25, 2014

A little dairy food daily, even for those who haven’t traditionally consumed it, may reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke, say researchers at Australia’s Monash University. A study of nearly 4,000 Taiwanese was led by Professor Mark Wahlqvist. “In a dominantly Chinese food culture, unaccustomed to dairy foods, consuming them up to seven

Acupuncture needles are placed on specific points along the coronary band for the treatment or prevention of disease. Photo: Carol Shwetz

Livestock, Other livestock

More horse owners seeking alternative therapies

Veterinary and alternative therapies can be part of an integrated treatment plan

By Carol Shwetz September 2, 2014

Seeking solutions to help horses heal and feel better outside of traditional and conventional veterinary medicine is becoming increasingly commonplace. Horse owners are not necessarily rejecting conventional medicine, rather they simply feel that alternative modalities offer complementary approaches. For example in addition to using anti-inflammatory drugs to ease muscle pain, they may also use chiropractic,

Beef cattle, Opinion

Beef producers: reading this will lower your blood pressure

As long as you’re not producing well-marbled carcasses

By Laura Rance-Unger July 28, 2014

Penn State University researchers say that contrary to conventional wisdom, a growing body of evidence shows that eating lean beef can reduce risk factors for heart disease. “This research adds to the significant evidence, including work previously done in our lab, that supports lean beef’s role in a heart-healthy diet,” Penny M. Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor

Daily Network News

Prairie forecast: Plenty more chances for snow over Holidays

Weight-loss pill approval set to accelerate food industry product overhauls

‘Not a happy Trump supporter’: U.S. Cattle ranchers hit by push for lower beef prices

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