It seems even birds are weighing in on the debate over the nutritional benefits of organic food.
A newly released study by Newcastle University in the UK showed that wild garden birds preferred the more protein rich regular bird seed over that which was organically grown. Lead researcher Dr. Alisa McKenzie says this is because protein [...]

We all know diet and nutrition are directly linked to health, and we’re often told we can help make that link by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Yet, as a population, we seem to be getting fatter and unhealthier – a trend that is most alarming in young people as we see childhood obesity rates [...]

An impressive line up of food and health heavy-weights is scheduled to participate in an upcoming innovation forum in Toronto.

I came across an interesting post today on a blog called “Gate to Plate” by Michele Payn-Knoper. She talks about hunger and how sad it is that in a country as rich in land, food and farmers as the United States, children have to go without.

Commonly held beliefs about veal were shattered in Toronto last evening at a tasting and education event hosted for the food service industry.

Jennifer Haley (shown here), Executive Director of the Ontario Veal (OVA) offered food service media, chefs and industry representatives a look behind the barn door as she gave an overview of Ontario’s veal [...]

Many food manufacturers are jumping on the Omega-3 bandwagon. After all, the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids have been well-publicized in recent years, and range all the way from inflammatory conditions and depression to heart health, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Experts are now saying, however, that some Omega-3s are better than others and adding them to food [...]