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Food:
Keep Omega-6 and Omega-3 in Balance
The importance of eating omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids has gained some traction in the last couple of years. We now know...
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On the Farm:
What’s the Difference Between Pesticide Free and Organic?
As you are perusing the grocery store, you may notice that some foods display different labels that look, and sound, similar....
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On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Needed to Grow Food?
Why do farmers use pesticides? Are they necessary in today’s farming? Are there regulations for pesticides? We have developed...
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On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Safe for the Environment?
Protecting the environment is an important concern, both for those who produce food and those who consume it. One consideration...
Latest Articles
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02/13/2019
Food:
Keep Omega-6 and Omega-3 in Balance
The importance of eating omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids has gained some traction in the last couple of years. We now know...
Food
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
What’s the Difference Between Pesticide Free and Organic?
As you are perusing the grocery store, you may notice that some foods display different labels that look, and sound, similar....
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Needed to Grow Food?
Why do farmers use pesticides? Are they necessary in today’s farming? Are there regulations for pesticides? We have developed...
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Safe for the Environment?
Protecting the environment is an important concern, both for those who produce food and those who consume it. One consideration...
On the Farm
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01/31/2019
On the Farm:
Are Pesticides Safe for Food Consumption?
Food safety is an important issue and there have been conversations about food safety and pesticide use. We’re taking a...
On the Farm
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01/17/2019
Food:
Can Your Diet Affect the Planet?
A new report takes a look at how eating patterns can impact the environment. The report was published in The Lancet in conjunction...
Food
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01/03/2019
Lifestyle:
How Does Food Waste Impact The Environment?
Can the food we waste have an impact on our environment? At Best Food Facts we’ve looked at tips for reducing food waste...
Lifestyle
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12/31/2018
Lifestyle:
Keep Positive in New Year to Succeed at Diet Goals
As 2019 begins, many of us are setting goals setting goals to improve our health – and that often means trying to...
Lifestyle
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12/18/2018
Food:
Sweet Potato vs. White Potato
Sweet potatoes are a staple at holiday dinners and regular or white potatoes are enjoyed year-round. To learn more about...
Food
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12/10/2018
Food:
Sending Cookies as Gifts? Tips to Help Them Last
It’s the season for sending gifts and packages to loved ones near and far; some will include gifts that were carefully...
Food
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12/08/2018
Experts:
Meet the Expert: Michelle Coyne
Michelle Coyne is a Best Food Facts expert from Canada. She is a former Research Fellow with the University of Toronto,...
Experts
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12/04/2018
Food:
Restaurant Menus Now Include Calorie Counts
If you’ve eaten at a restaurant in the last few months, you have likely noticed something new on the menu. In May, the...
Food