On June 30, 2022 Health Canada unveiled their new front-of-package nutrition symbol that will appear on prepackaged foods high in one or more of three nutrients deemed of public health concern – that being...
Read on to find out more about psyllium fibre including its uses and benefits, how it works to lower cholesterol, how much is required and where to find it. What is psyllium? Psyllium is...
Probiotics and prebiotics sound similar, yet they each play a very different role in gut health. Read on to learn more about the important differences between probiotics and prebiotics! What are Probiotics? The Food...
You are likely familiar with the importance of dietary fibre for health, but did you know there are different types of fibres which offer specific health benefits including soluble and insoluble fibre and some...
While probiotics have been gaining in popularity in recent years due to benefits related to health, there are also some misconceptions that have formed. Read on to learn fact from fiction! First off, let’s...
Both fermented foods and probiotics have gained a lot of popularity and interest in recent years surrounding their benefits related to gut health. Many people may view fermented foods and probiotics as the same,...
There are many dietary factors that can influence your gut microbiota – the community of trillions of microorganisms residing in your intestine that take part in many important functions such as digestion and defence, making...
Do you find food labels confusing and are not sure how to read them to understand the sugar content of foods? Well, you’re not alone! Read on to find out more about food labelling...
Do you have questions around the sources of sugars including the difference between naturally occurring and added sugars? Does the sugar source make a difference? What is the function of sugars in our food...
What is protein? Protein is one of three macronutrients needed to keep you healthy. Protein is found in all cells in your body and is used to support the growth and repair of body...