Giving vegetables sexy, indulgent names makes people eat healthier

It’s a war that’s been waged in a billion homes all over the world throughout history – the struggle of eating vegetables. Face it – compared to a juicy steak or a helping of fries, there are very few of…

Can you stay vegetarian during pregnancy?

I have this theory that I am a vegetarian that hates the taste of meat because of what my mother ate during her pregnancy with me. Instead of chugging down orange crush like she did while pregnant with my sister,…

Healthy eating habits: new science makes healthy eating easier

We’ve all tried to lose weight at some point or another in our lives. And every time the dietary advice is the same – eat healthy, limit your sugar intake, and consume more fruits and vegetables. Yeesh. Who hasn’t been…

Finally this city has opened Canada’s first vegan fast food restaurant

Healthy eating is becoming more and more of a commodity in these troubling times. Variety and abundance of food is awash in our Western culture, but that doesn’t mean that everyone’s dietary needs are being fully met. Eating meat is…

This DIY mealworm growing kit reduces your carbon footprint while improving your health

BY: ALEX BROWN On the surface mealworms seem like a more appropriate dish for Fear Factor than the family dinner table—most people don’t give it the breadth of thought it deserves. After all, it’s tough to say what arouses more…