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Food:
Canada’s Food Guide Updated
The release of Canada’s new Food Guide is exciting. The previous Food Guide had been released in 2007 and was in need of...
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Health:
Essentials for a Healthy Diet When Pregnant
There is a lot of effort that goes into raising a baby – and that starts with the pregnancy; many women are looking for...
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Science:
Is it Safe to Eat Easter Eggs?
Yes! Easter eggs (aka hard-boiled eggs) can be a delicious snack – but it is important to follow food safety guidelines....
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Food:
What Are Different Types of Protein?
Protein – we’re told that we need it to build muscle, provide energy and fill our stomachs. But, what role does protein...
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05/16/2019
Food:
Canada’s Food Guide Updated
The release of Canada’s new Food Guide is exciting. The previous Food Guide had been released in 2007 and was in need of...
Food
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05/01/2019
Health:
Essentials for a Healthy Diet When Pregnant
There is a lot of effort that goes into raising a baby – and that starts with the pregnancy; many women are looking for...
Health
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04/16/2019
Science:
Is it Safe to Eat Easter Eggs?
Yes! Easter eggs (aka hard-boiled eggs) can be a delicious snack – but it is important to follow food safety guidelines....
Science
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03/29/2019
Food:
What Are Different Types of Protein?
Protein – we’re told that we need it to build muscle, provide energy and fill our stomachs. But, what role does protein...
Food
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03/29/2019
Food:
All About Cooking Oils
Cooking oil is a staple in many of our cupboards and diets, and different oils can provide unique flavors, smells and textures...
Food
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03/29/2019
Science:
Five Things You Might Not Know about Soybeans
Soy is a common source of protein and appears in tofu, as well as an ingredient in many different types of food, such as...
Science
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03/19/2019
Food:
Can Tacos Be Good For You?
If we had it our way, here at Best Food Facts, we’d live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday. But when it comes to consuming...
Food
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03/06/2019
Health:
Health Claims on Labels: Can They Be Trusted?
Labels on products at the grocery store often carry descriptive … yet still confusing … health claims. Statements like...
Health
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02/28/2019
On the Farm:
Are Cows Bad for the Environment?
Do cows harm the planet? As the world looks for solutions to address climate change, cows have been identified as a source...
On the Farm
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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
Polls:
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....
Polls
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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