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Heartburn at night: Causes and remedies
Date: February 20, 2020
Source: Medical News Today
There are a few common causes of heartburn at night, which include consuming particular foods, eating too close to bedtime, and taking certain prescription medications.
The cost of healthy eating
Date: February 20, 2020
Source: CKSN
What happens when money is tight, and parents have to choose between paying rent or purchasing the healthiest groceries possible?
U of S researchers to help boost farmer incomes, deal with climate change in Bangladesh
Date: February 20, 2020
Source: CTV News
The Global Institute for Food Security at the University of Saskatchewan and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council of the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture are teaming up to promote sustainable food security in the country.
Acadia University’s Community Development program: Nurturing ideas that bring impact
Date: February 20, 2020
Source: The Coast
Jessica Wall had originally enrolled in a nutrition program with the goal of becoming a dietitian. After completing a year in the program, she realized her real passion was in addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity.
All you can eat? Inside the intuitive eating craze
Date: February 19, 2020
Source: Vogue
In the intuitive-eating movement, no food is better or worse than another. The goal is satisfaction—not excess.
To raise healthy eaters, break those rules you learned as a kid
Date: February 19, 2020
Source: The Boston Globe
Don’t make them clean their plates and definitely don’t put dessert on a pedestal.
The Mediterranean Diet may cut the risk of one type of inflammatory bowel disease
Date: February 19, 2020
Source: Everyday Health
Sticking to a plant- and fish-based eating plan may reduce your chances of developing Crohn’s disease, but not ulcerative colitis, a study finds.
China wants food. Brazil pays the price.
Date: February 19, 2020
Source: The Atlantic
The rainforest in Brazil has progressively fallen victim to global demand for soy and beef. And the country’s biggest customer for both is China.
A low fat diet can make you angry, irritable and depressed
Date: February 18, 2020
Source: Psychology Today
Why dietary fat contributes to good mental health.
Delivered meal kits most popular in Atlantic Canada’s kitchens: survey
Date: February 18, 2020
Source: The Chronicle Herald
Sylvain Charlebois, scientific director of Dalhousie’s agrifood analytics lab, discusses why the growth of meal kits may not be sustainable.