Size matters

Small units on a big surface = fewer calories.How does the size of the table we eat at influence how much we eat?

Link between hunger and health care costs

Low-income people who struggle to put food on the table also use the health care system more, which means higher health care costs, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical…

Household food insecurity in Canada

In PROOF’s second report on household food insecurity, we see that despite Canada’s economic recovery, the number of Canadians struggling to put food on the table because of food insecurity is not abating. In fact, the problem appears to have persisted or grown in every province and territory.Four million Canadians, including 1.

Food photos on social media ‘may ruin your appetite’

You are in a restaurant. The waiter brings your food to the table and it looks so amazing, you upload a picture on Instagram to show your friends. No harm done, right

Chronically ill struggle to put food on the table

A new study from Canada suggests households where adults have chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, arthritis, migraines, back problems, heart disease and mental illness, are more likely to struggle to put food on the table.

Chemical contaminants in food evaluated by Danish survey

In general, Danes have no reason to worry about unwanted chemical compounds in the food they put on their table – especially not if they eat a varied diet. However, a monitoring survey puts focus on certain compounds – e.g. inorganic arsenic and acrylamide, the intake of which should be reduced due to health risks…

Two American Chemical Society Videos Digest Thanksgiving Myth And Fact

Does tryptophan in turkey really cause the bleary-eyed daze after a Thanksgiving meal?

Increased Added Sugars Intake Parallels Trends In Weight Gain

Weight gain in adults coincided with increased consumption of added sugars, in a study reported at the American Heart Association’s Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism/Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention 2011 Scientific Sessions. Added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods during processing, preparation, or at the table…

Let’s Talk Turkey, Prepping The Bird And Enjoying A Healthy Christmas Dinner

The house is all decked out, the table is set — you’re ready to entertain your family and friends with a scrumptious dinner…

Let’s Talk Turkey, Prepping The Bird And Enjoying A Healthy Thanksgiving Meal

The wine is chilled, the table is set — you’re ready to entertain your family and friends with a decadent Thanksgiving feast…

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