: Late-night snacking will make you gain weight.
Late-night snacking can lead to weight gain, but it’s not because of the time on the clock. For most people, after-dinner snacking can lead to eating more calories than your body needs…
Canada has the world’s worst record when it comes to deforestation.
Canada is a world leader in sustainable forest management. Canada has some of the most rigorous laws in the world for protecting forests and ensuring sustainable forest management. We are world leaders…
Frozen foods have no expiration date.
Although frozen foods have a much longer expiration date than fresh foods, they do, in fact, have a limited shelf life. The concern is not so much food safety, but rather quality…
Frozen foods are high in sodium.
Because the freezing itself is a preservative, additives, such as sodium, are not necessarily needed to keep the food edible for a longer shelf life. Many frozen bags of fruits and vegetables…
Canada’s boreal forest is at risk.
Canada responsibly manages our boreal forests to ensure they remain healthy Almost three-quarters of Canada’s forests lie in the boreal zone. The 2.5 million Canadians who live in this region, including many…
There isn’t enough food to feed the world.
There is enough food in the world today for everyone to have the nourishment necessary for a healthy and productive life. There is, however, a need to be more efficient, sustainable, and…
Resolving hunger means ensuring people have enough to eat.
Hunger also involves the type of food you eat. Good nutrition means having the right combination of nutrients and calories needed for healthy development. It’s especially important for infants, pregnant women and…
Logging causes deforestation.
Harvesting trees does not cause deforestation. Deforestation only occurs when forests are permanently removed so the land can be used for something else. Harvesting, forest fires and insect infestations do not constitute…
There is no point to carbon pricing if governments rebate the revenues
Rebates help with affordability, but they don’t change the incentive the price provides to pollute less. • Reducing pollution means saving money. The more you cut your emissions, the less carbon price…
Organic foods are the safest and healthiest choice for you.
Both organic and non-organic foods are nutritious and safe to eat when you’re making healthy food choices based on Canada’s Food Guide. The nutritional value of food depends on how it is…
