Obese individuals worldwide now outnumber the hungry, according to the International Federation of the Red Cross. The influential humanitarian group focused on nutrition in its annual World Disasters Report. This year’s report seeks to highlight the disparity between the rich and poor, and problems caused by the global spike in food prices. Using statistics the [...]

KFC’s now infamous double down sandwich has finally arrived in Canada and judging by the interest it has received, it looks like it may be here to stay. Consisting of two slices of bacon sandwiched between two slices of processed cheese, sandwiched between two fried chicken breasts and held together with copious amounts of “secret” [...]

Don’t get me wrong, exercise is good for you and should definitely be regularly included into your regime, however according to this article obsessive exercise can also become a roadblock. How you ask? Let me explain. Exercise burns calories which in turn makes you lose weight however exercise has another side-effect: it stimulates hunger. This [...]

Last week Michelle Obama announced that an organic fruit and vegetable garden would be planted at the White House (read article). The Obama family is hoping that the produce from the garden can be used in their meals. The inspiration for the garden was to educate and inspire younger generations to eat healthy and incorporate [...]

A new regulation that has just passed in B.C is a step in the right direction for those of us who are trying to make healthier food choices! The Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport announced that, as of September 30, 2009, restaurants in B.C will no longer be allowed to use trans fats in [...]

With winter gone and spring upon us, there’s plenty to look forward to – warmer weather, spring flowers, spring cleaning (maybe not) and the selection of spring fruits and vegetables to enjoy! Incorporating foods that are currently in season into meals, not only gives us the chance to try out new recipes and keep meals [...]

1. Exercise is essential for weight loss So this is nothing new, we have all heard it before. In order for exercise to be helpful in weight loss, strive to do 30 minutes a minimum of 4 sessions per week. This seems like a pain, but remember you can do three 10 minutes sessions in [...]