April 1, 2017
Discover maple syrup’s fresher, lightly sweetened sister, maple sap Warmer days paired with cold nights bring on the annual sap run. There is no better way to celebrate the thaw than a trip to your local sugar shack. Everybody loves maple syrup, but more and more people are discovering the joy and health benefits of drinking the unrefined sap, straight…
April 1, 2017
PEI NGO working to enhance food security in Kenya On the surface, Kenya and Prince Edward Island may seem worlds apart, but challenges related to farming and food security are a reality for both. PEI’s Farmers Helping Farmers (FHF) has been working with community groups in the African nation to address these issues through education-based projects. Their latest project is…
March 1, 2017
The Bittersweet Truth If you haven’t heard, sugar is the new enemy. We’ve known for a long time that excess sugar consumption can lead to negative health effects including increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. While current recommendations include reducing your total sugar intake to 25 grams or less per day, sometimes it’s not so obvious how much you…
March 1, 2017
Celebrate Nutrition Month with the Dietitians of Canada “What is your relationship with food?” Maybe you’ve never asked yourself that question or maybe it’s one you’re intimately familiar with. In either case, it’s very likely that your relationship with food mimics that of any other relationship – with highs and lows, good times and hard times. To many, food represents…
March 1, 2017
With the first day of spring in our sights, we begin to think about detoxing the stagnant accumulations of winter through dietary changes. As weather warms and light lengthens, we no longer need to stick to warming, well-cooked foods in order to eat with the season. To harmonize with the shift and eat with the energetics of spring, it is…
March 1, 2017
Data is an important weapon in the fight against antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, but collection in the Atlantic provinces has stalled The global issue of antibiotic resistance, more accurately called antimicrobial resistance (AMR), can be overwhelming. Often people feel there’s nothing they can to do to change the situation one way or another. But with the severe impacts of AMR on human…
February 1, 2017
From wartime rationing to healthy eating; our country’s official food rules strive to stay relevant. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, a health scare, or simply a desire to improve one’s eating habits, many people turn to Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating (the food guide) for guidance on what and how much to eat. Although many…
February 1, 2017
NOTE: This article is not medical advice; it is intended for general information purposes only. Please consult your family physician for advice about your own unique health situation. Vitamin D is best known for its role in bone health. It helps us absorb calcium from the food we eat and works within bones as they grow and repair themselves. It also…
February 1, 2017
This year, have a love affair with winter since it’s here to stay anyways! We all know of the perils of winter on the Island – the dreaded wind-chill feels and ‘slippy’ roads are likely to be mentioned in passing with whomever you meet these days. But don’t be surprised if you come across some talk of winter’s charms as…
February 1, 2017
The Upper Room Soup Kitchen’s new general manager, staff, and volunteers prepare 4,000 meals per month for their clients Walking through the doors of the Upper Room Soup Kitchen at 10:45 on a Tuesday morning I’m greeted by the delicious smell of food and the sound of laughter coming from the kitchen. “The Tuesday Girls”, as they refer to themselves,…