Food Archives

Center for Science in the Public Interest – Canada

If you want to make a difference with regard to policies concerning the quality of food in Canada and the U.S., this is the site that makes things happen. Read the info to stay informed or join the movement to do your part. Since 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has been a strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science. Its award-winning newsletter, Nutrition Action Healthletter, is the largest-circulation health newsletter in North America, providing reliable information on nutrition and health. The Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is an independent health advocacy organization with offices in Ottawa and Washington. CSPI's Ottawa advocacy efforts are supported by more than 100,000 subscribers to the Canadian [...]

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:33:24-07:00May 19th, 2016|Food|0 Comments

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)

A wonderful program that should be as essential as a High School Certificate. Everyone would benefit through longevity and quality of life! Hans Diehl, DrHSc, MPH, FACN, program founder and Clinical Professor of Preventative Medicine at Loma Linda University The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is a simple 30-day worldclass lifestyle education program where you can discover how to take charge of your health by making safe, simple, painless, and deliberate lifestyle choices. "[Our staff] have had incredible results measured by decreases in total cholesterol and LDL levels, decreases in...high blood pressure, reversal of Type 2 Diabetes and significant weight loss. People are reporting reduction of prescription drug usage in statins, high blood pressure meds and anti-depressants. Participants have also expressed improved energy levels, higher [...]

By Linda|2017-04-20T23:17:18-07:00May 19th, 2016|Education, Food, Health Care Services, Monthly Info., Nutritionists, Okanagan, BC|0 Comments

BenBella Vegan: Resources for Plant-Based Eating

A great resource for recipes and information based on the discoveries made by Dr. T. Colin Campbell as published in his book, " The China Study". BenBella Books has been publishing resources for the plant-based community since the release of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s groundbreaking book, The China Study, nearly 10 years ago. We’re proud to be part of this passionate and progressive movement, and we hope our titles help you on your plant-based journey. Source: BenBella Vegan | Resources for Plant-Based Eating

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:39:52-07:00May 18th, 2016|Food, Literature|0 Comments

T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Are you interested in an education in the field of health and nutrition? Or are you looking to further your knowledge to help yourself and others using information based on years of experiments and studies? You need to know the truth about food and why eating the right way can save your life T. Colin Campbell, PhD Co-Author of The China Study Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University Dr. Campbell's expertise and scientific interests encompass relationships between diet and diseases, particularly the causation of cancer. He has focused on nutritional status and long term health. Surprisingly, Campbell started his life on a dairy farm, but is now widely-known for researching links between animal-based protein diets and disease. Food. Science. Health. Source: T. Colin [...]

By Linda|2017-04-03T23:12:18-07:00May 18th, 2016|Diseases, Education, Food|0 Comments

Smart Meal Plans for Chronic Inflammation

A great site to help you follow Dr. Seignalet's Hypotoxic Diet as per the information provided by Jacqueline Lagace's book "The End of Pain". Smart Meal plans AGAINST CHRONIC INFLAMMATION A growing body of research suggests that changes in one's diet could alleviate - and in certain cases, even bring an end to - chronic pain and allow people with chronic inflammatory diseases to lead a normal life. This diet, which targets chronic inflammation, is also known as hypotoxic diet. It also shares most aspects of the ancestral or paleolithic diet, except for the presence of grains and legumes, which are excluded from the paleolithic diet. Source: Smart Meal Plans for Chronic Inflammation

By Linda|2017-04-03T23:13:14-07:00May 18th, 2016|Diseases, Food|0 Comments

Gardein: Delicious Meatless Food & Recipes

Are you wondering how to eat healthy when you don't have time for a lot of prep work? Or you're looking for meat-free alternatives to the old favourite frozen dinners you've relied on for so many years? Gardein brand frozen meals are a great, quick and easy substitute for the microwave, stovetop or oven! I eat these regularly as they are so convenient and taste good too! However, as with most processed foods, these do contain GMO's. Enjoy your favorite foods in a tasty and healthier way! Gardein™ is a delicious and convenient plant protein that's good for you and good for the planet. Find Gardein™ chillin' in the grocery freezer aisle. Source: Delicious Meatless Food & Recipes | Gardein

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:31:18-07:00May 17th, 2016|Food|0 Comments

The Vegan Society

Whether you are already a vegetarian ready to take the next step or a meat-eater questioning why you should change your diet, this site has all the information you need to make an informed decision. More and more people are turning to a vegan diet for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin and eternal youth are just some of the claims from enthusiastic plant eaters. Well, eternal youth might be a bit optimistic, but there are certainly many scientifically proven benefits to vegan living when compared to the average western diet. Source: The Vegan Society

By Linda|2017-04-03T23:17:26-07:00May 17th, 2016|Animal Welfare, Food, Planetary Health|0 Comments

Environmental Working Group

A great site dedicated to transforming the planet and its population to create a better world for all. The Environmental Working Group’s mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. With breakthrough research and education, we drive consumer choice and civic action. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting human health and the environment. Source: EWG

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:37:44-07:00May 17th, 2016|Food, Skin Care|0 Comments

Fairtrade International (FLO)

Something to keep in mind when choosing product brands. Cheaper isn't always best, certainly not for the producers in third world countries. This site helps bring awareness to unethical practices used by suppliers who provide you and me with the cheapest options for maximum profit. If you can pay a little more for certain items that were produced and packaged by suppliers who pay reasonable wages to sustain workers' livelihoods, you are making a huge positive difference in the lives of thousands. Fairtrade International works to secure a better deal for farmers and workers. Fairtrade International sets the internationally-recognized Fairtrade Standards, provides producer support, and licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark. Fairtrade standards are designed to tackle poverty and empower producers in the poorest countries in the [...]

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:42:03-07:00May 16th, 2016|Food|0 Comments

Cornucopia Institute: Economic Justice for Family Scale Farming

A great site full of information about farming practices, GMO content, harmful ingredients, etc, with scorecards listing companies whose products contain harmful ingredients as well as those who sell/produce healthy ones. The Cornucopia Institute, through research and investigations on agricultural and food issues, provides needed information to family farmers, consumers and other stakeholders in the good food movement and to the media. We support economic justice for the family-scale farming community – partnered with consumers – backing ecologically produced local, organic and authentic food. Source: Cornucopia Institute - Economic Justice for Family Scale Farming

By Linda|2017-04-04T00:43:27-07:00May 13th, 2016|Food, Planetary Health|0 Comments