Nutrition Nibbles

Where does our food come from?

2012-01-25T21:53:00.004-05:00

Eat Real Eat LocalThanks Nikki!

Food and Love

2011-10-15T14:41:00.003-04:00

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Top culinary destinations

2011-02-10T22:16:00.002-05:00

According to Keith Bellows, Editor in Chief of National Geographic Traveler magazine,“A meal is more than an intake of calories; it’s an exercise in cultural immersion. What people eat, when they eat, where and how they source the food, what gastronomic rituals they observe – all offer telling insights to a place and its people.”It's that time of year to start dreaming about the next vacation

Is the American Dietetic Association Dropping its Corporate Sponsors?

2011-02-09T21:31:00.005-05:00

Fooducate recently blogged about an online survey the American Dietetic Association is circulating among its members regarding dietitians' thoughts on the organization's corporate sponsorship program.Click Here to read more!Thanks Janine for bringing this to my attention!

2011-02-02T21:44:00.000-05:00

The Ironman

2010-12-15T20:53:00.006-05:00

In my opinion, there's no greater sporting event.Swim 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) , Bike 180 kilometers (112 miles) and Run 42 kilometers (26.2 miles). All under 17 hours.It's the Ironman.And if you can't join them... watch them in action this Saturday (December 18th)!What these athletes will do to just get to the start line is monumental by any standards.Top ironman pros will:Swim 18 miles (29km)

Seafood for Thought: Part 2 (End of the Line)

2010-11-24T20:56:00.000-05:00

The End of the Line is the first major feature documentary film on the impact of overfishing on our oceans... and it looks really good!Scientists predict that if we continue fishing as we are now, we will see the end of most seafood by 2048!Filmed over two years, The End of the Line follows investigative reporter Charles Clover as he reveals "the dark underbelly and hidden costs of putting

Seafood for Thought: Part 1 (How to find sustainable seafood)

2010-11-22T22:50:00.013-05:00

Overfishing is the greatest threat to our oceans today. About 130 million tons of seafood is harvested every year- that's double of what it was in the 1970s! 90% of all large, predatory fish (like tuna and cod) are already gone from the world's oceans, andnearly 75% of the world's fisheries are fished to capacity, or overfished... a situation that’s only getting worse, putting at risk the over

Would you eat 16 packs of sugar?

2010-11-12T17:49:00.009-05:00

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have done it again...Remember the Drinking Yourself Fat campaign that told us that "drinking 1 can of soda a day can make you 10 pounds fatter"?Their new ad asks:Would you eat 16 packs of sugar?Thomas Farley, New York City Health Commissioner, hopes “that this campaign will encourage people to consider healthier alternatives to sugary

Wordless Wednesday!

2010-11-03T10:31:00.004-04:00

Source: http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/s/salty.asp

Starved for Attention

2010-11-01T11:09:00.002-04:00

A friend of mine, Dr. Umang Sharma, brought this great campaign to my attention... thanks Umang!This year, an astonishing 195 million children worldwide will suffer from the effects of malnutrition; 90% of them live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.Malnutrition contributes to at least 1/3 of the 8 million annual deaths of children under 5 years of age.According to the international medical

The Garden

2010-09-17T17:00:00.005-04:00

I saw 'The Garden', a documentary, last year in class- which was somewhat awkward because it made me cry quite a bit. It is such a sad, but important story. A definite must see. The film explores and exposes the fault lines in American society and raises crucial and challenging questions about liberty, equality, and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable among us.Click Here for more

What Americans are Eating

2010-09-10T08:50:00.003-04:00

Click on image to view it.Source: Fooducate Blog

Beyond Food Miles

2010-09-02T14:11:00.016-04:00

The New York Times recently ran an Op-Ed piece that almost seems to disparage the local food movement. Contributor Stephen Budiansky states:"...the local food movement now threatens to devolve into another one of those self-indulgent — and self-defeating — do-gooder dogmas. Arbitrary rules, without any real scientific basis, are repeated as gospel by “locavores,” celebrity chefs and mainstream

Fresh: The documentary

2010-08-25T20:15:00.004-04:00

Fresh is a new documentary examining the consequences of our industrial food system, and offering practical alternatives... Looks like a good one!Click here to find a screening near you... or to find out how you can host a screening!If you're in Toronto- there's a screening tomorrow, followed by a panel discussion with some of the leading food activists in the Toronto area! Click here or here

Seeds of Hope: We are the leaders we've been looking for

2010-08-19T17:48:00.004-04:00

In the clip below, Grace Lee Boggs, author and activist, talks about change.While she states that our planet is currently facing a serious time of uncertainty, she sees hope, and a movement emerging where, instead of people complaining about things, they're doing something about it.She gives the example of Will Allen, former basketball player and current urban farmer, community organizer, writer

What to do if there's a kitchen oil fire

2010-08-06T22:12:00.006-04:00

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the No. 1 cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Most kitchen fires happen when people aren't paying attention or they leave things unattended.Cooking oil is particularly dangerous because it can catch on fire if it gets too hot.Never fill a pan or deep fryer more than one-third full of oil.Make sure pans and utensils

Nutrition on the Tour de France

2010-07-21T19:45:00.011-04:00

Just wanted to say Hi!It's been a while! I recently moved and started a new internship and am having trouble finding some free time!I miss reading your blogs, and miss blogging... but I hope to find some balance soon!Hope you're enjoying your summers!! It lasts three weeks, covers over 3500km, and is arguably the world's most physiologically demanding sporting event....The 172 cyclists (including

What Makes You Eat More Food

2010-06-07T09:33:00.000-04:00

Photos: What Makes You Eat More Food

GMOs Part 1: An Overview

2010-06-04T11:29:00.005-04:00

Since its introduction, the use of biotechnology in food production and agriculture has generated much controversy. While touted as the environmentally-friendly second Green Revolution by its proponents, critics point to safety, health, and environmental risks, and ethical issues associated with this new technology. Consumers have consistently voiced unease with genetic engineering of their food

Healthy Bacteria in Yogourt

2010-06-03T15:22:00.004-04:00

Did you know that the average 6-oz yogourt container contains about 18 billion live bacteria?Mmm mmmm!(The number of live bacteria after you open the container is unknown though...).But don't worry... the bacteria is good for you!Click here and here for previous posts on probiotics.Source

Mobile Cupcakes

2010-05-27T11:41:00.007-04:00

What will they think of next?! I saw this on my last visit to New York City: Cupcakestop.com

What James ate to run 2 marathons only 6 days, and 3000km, apart.

2010-05-21T19:52:00.009-04:00

My ridiculously fit friend, James, qualified for the prestigious Boston marathon, which he ran last month. That in itself was a great feat, and would have been enough for most.But not James.Only 6 days later, he ran the Big Sur marathon – considered by some one of the most scenic, but hardest courses in North America, with the 560 foot climb at Hurricane Point!The first ever Boston 2 Big Sur

Stay in the Game... Check Your Balls!

2010-05-10T09:27:00.008-04:00

Testicular cancer accounts for a small % of all cancers in Canada- only 1.1% . However, in 2006, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported that steadily increasing rates were alarming; in the last 3 decades alone, incidence has increased by 59%. Testicular cancer is often referred to as a young man's disease and is currently the most common type of cancer, and leading cause of cancer death, in

What are the Dirty Dozen?

2010-05-07T08:09:00.007-04:00

Researchers at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a research and advocacy organization in Washington D.C., just came out with their new "dirty dozen" list of fruits and vegetables- the fruits and vegetables that have highest, and lowest, levels of pesticides.Organic farming doesn't use pesticides and fertilizers, so it's the better choice for the environment, and for our heath. However,

Dietitians of Canada & its Industry Partners

2010-05-06T11:04:00.018-04:00

Dietitians of Canada (DC) is the "national voice of dietitians" and states that it is "the most trusted source of information on food and nutrition for Canadians". However, did you know that DC partners with industry, including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Monsanto, Nestle, pharmaceutical industry, supplement industry (e.g., Centrum), etc etc. (The American Dietetic Association does as well).Huh?!How

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

2010-05-04T18:39:00.005-04:00

Hi!Did you watch Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution?I caught a few shows- the premise was that Oliver, a British chef who has successfully changed the British food program, went to Huntington, West Virginia, the unhealthiest city in America with nearly half of adults considered obese, to start a revolution:Teach children what food is, and adults how to cook it,Change the food that's fed to children

Sodium and Label Reading

2010-04-25T16:48:00.000-04:00

This is our last page for a class assignment, which included writing about sodium for a website, taking original pictures and making videos for the same site (see previous posts for the rest!).Two Soups:Which one is the better choice?Soup may seem like a healthy food, but most packaged soups are loaded with sodium.Consider these two soups: a canned Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper, and a boxed

Critical Obesity- Guest Post

2010-04-21T12:01:00.006-04:00