Canada Organic Though Friday the 13th is considered unlucky for some, this past February's 13th day was an auspicious one for the organic food industry in Canada-as well as for consumers of organic products.
Eating for High Performance If you're a regular gym-goer, you know that what you eat and when you eat it can affect your performance when exercising. To set you on the fast track to optimal nutrition, here are the 10 most important habits of fitness nutrition to help you get the most out of your workout.
Penny Smart...Pound Foolish What do I mean by "penny smart, pound foolish, and how does it relate to fast food? All of us want to receive high value for our hard-earned dollars. The concept of "more for your money is most apparent in the food industry.
Digesting Food Labels When buying healthier foods, most Canadian shoppers increasingly consult the new, approved nutrition information panels, but almost as many are confused by its numbers and claims. To make your next trip to the supermarket more practical, alive presents the essential facts about food labels.
Get the Scoop on Protein Protein is a hot topic these days. Just ask Oprah and the dozens of other celebrities who credit their high-protein eating with reduced body fat, making them leaner and sexier.
Natural Health Retailers Unite A new retail movement is sweeping the Canadian natural healthproducts industry. Ninety health food stores across the country, located inmost major cities and towns, have consolidated and formed a buying groupcalled United Health Merchants (UHM).
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