How do you answer people who tell you it’s too difficult to eat all the vegetables and fruit recommended in Canada’s Food Guide?
It’s easier than you think. Canada’s Food Guide recommends adults enjoy seven to ten servings of vegetables and fruit each day. That might sound like a lot, but serving sizes are not…
Why GMOs Aren’t The Miracle Solution To Solving World Hunger Or Global Demand
Most notably the biggest advocating factor for GM foods is the claim of solving world hunger, even managing Earth’s growing population. For that to be true GM crops would have to outyield…
Should I avoid eating GM foods and GMOs?
You don’t need to avoid GM foods to reduce your risk of cancer. But there are other ways to reduce the risk, including eating a healthy balanced diet. Some people worry that…
How do I know if my food contains GM ingredients?
In the UK, foods have to be labelled as GM if they contain genetically modified plants or animals. GM foods can only be sold if the Food Standards Agency judges that they:…
Is Farmer Suicides being Rampant in Indian Agriculture –
Suicides, regardless of whether by farmers or non–farmers merit consideration and comprehension. In excess of 8 lakh, individuals bite the dust from self-destruction in a year on the planet (WHO). The self-destruction…
I know one belief is that you need to avoid carbs if you want to lose weight. Is this so?
Cutting carbohydrates might help you lose weight in the short term, but it’s mostly because you are eating less food and fewer calories. Drastically cutting carbs means you’ll miss out on the…
Do you need vitamin and mineral supplements to be healthy?
Vitamin and mineral supplements can’t replace the benefits of healthy food or provide nutrients such as fibre, carbohydrates, essential fats and protein. Most healthy people can meet their vitamin and mineral needs…
Is it a myth that healthy food costs too much money?
How much food costs is an important issue for many Canadians. With some planning and wise choices, you can create tasty, healthy and affordable meals. To get the most value, choose foods…
Net zero by 2050 is sufficient to solve the climate crisis.
Major and unprecedented reductions in emissions are needed now. Otherwise, our current high emissions will consume the small remaining global carbon budget within just a few years. Net zero targets typically assume…
What It Means For Local Produce, Who Is Pushing For GMOs
A handful of companies that control GM seeds are able to use predatory practices to increase the market share of their products. Ex. Monsanto (who own 60% of the industry) who makes…
