A Northern Alberta Institute of Technology food scientist says it’s not MSG that makes people feel sick after eating Chinese food - it’s over-consumption.
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Food scientist comes to MSG’s defence
The food ingredient has gained an unsavoury reputation over the years, but an Alberta researcher says the bad rap isn’t deserved
Food facts matter over theories
AAFC researcher working to validate the health benefits of Canadian crops
Theories are interesting fodder over coffee at Tim Horton’s, but data matters.
Farmers’ health is now on the agenda at more ag shows
Farm organizations want the vocation’s physical and mental strains to be included in daily planning discussions
Farming conferences around the province have been adding a new topic in recent years — health. Booths and presentations have been raising awareness about mental and physical health problems that could be a concern for farmers and their families. Megz Reynolds, executive director of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, has been raising awareness about the […] Read more
Canada’s food insecurity on the rise
According to Statistics Canada data, household food insecurity in the 10 provinces has reached a record high. Drawing on data from StatsCan’s Canadian Income Survey, our new report has found that the percentage of households with inadequate or insecure access to food because of financial constraints rose to 17.8 percent in 2022 from 15.9 percent […] Read more
Mental health plays huge role in student success
VERMILION, Alta. — When Katey Darr feels anxious or depressed, she usually heads to the stables for a ride or checks in on Lakeland College’s student-managed farm to keep busy. “The farm really helps with my mental health,” said Darr, a fourth-year crop technology student. “When I was a kid, I know that’s what really […] Read more
Warming climate may speed algae spread
Blue-green algae growth is a spreading threat to major water bodies around the world. Last summer, 32 blue-green algae warnings were issued for recreational lakes in Alberta because of health risks to people and animals. However, one University of Calgary student assessed algae prevalence in small prairie lakes. As the climate grows warmer and drier, […] Read more
Will amalgamation affect rural health?
The Saskatchewan government’s move to consolidate health-care services have rural residents and communities on edge
There are still many unknowns as Saskatchewan moves to a single provincial health authority from 12 regions later this year, including what financial savings there might be and how rural residents might be affected. The provincial government announced its decision last week, saying it had accepted recommendations from a three-member panel to better co-ordinate health […] Read more
Sask. eliminating health regions
The Saskatchewan government has accepted the recommendations of an advisory panel and decided to move from 12 health regions to one provincial health authority. The transition will occur by fall 2017. Health Minister Jim Reiter said the change will result in better co-ordination of health services. “This change represents a consolidation of administration, not a […] Read more
Fitness ranks low for Canadian youth
NOBLETON, Ont. — Fitness doesn’t have to cost a lot and can be as easy as parking the car farther away from the grocery store. Shyanne Spilchen, the director of Fitness 4 Youth, said regular physical activity needs to become routine. “People see exercise as a chore instead of a lifestyle,” said Spilchen, who provides […] Read more
Hindu scientist makes case for eating beef
Nutritional study shows people who eat beef are less likely to suffer from vitamin or mineral deficiencies
EDMONTON — Sangita Sharma does not eat beef, but she may be one of the best friends the industry has. “I am a Hindu and I don’t eat it, but as a scientist I am promoting beef,” she said. She has become such a strong advocate for beef that she believes retail beef should labelled […] Read more
