Canadians Like Their Leafy Greens! What Canadians eat, according to Restaurants Canada’s 2016 Chef Survey, the top 10 trends among Canadian restaurant goers include: 4. Locally sourced foods (locavore) 9. Organic produce 10. Leafy greens (e.g. kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, dandelion, beet greens) The number of Canadians who consume 5 or more […]
Food Trends – Sustainable, Responsible, Feel-Good Foods on the Rise
As printed in the Sprint 2013 Magazine: Food Service and Nutrition CANADIAN SOCIETY OF NUTRITION MANAGEMENT NEWS By Andrea Holwegner Canadians have a good appetite for tasty and internationally inspired food, but trends also show a desire for sustainable, responsible, feel-good food choices. Health and wellness trends show there is an appetite for healthier options […]
Should I buy organic veggies and fruits?
Should I buy organic veggies and fruits? Listen to my QR77 Radio Program here: Every monday at 4:15pm on QR77 Radio join me and Angela Kokott host of Calgary Today with our segment “You are what you eat” to get the goods on healthy eating. If you missed my segments I will be archiving these […]
Should I buy organic veggies and fruits?
By Andrea Holwegner, Health Stand Nutrition Consulting Inc. You know that eating more veggies and fruit is good for your health. You have also probably heard that produce can contain pesticide residues and wondered about the safety of these. The debate on choosing organic versus conventionally grown vegetables and fruit can be summarized by examining […]