From a young age, most of us are encouraged to eat our vegetables. Despite this early emphasis, most children and adults alike fail to meet the daily recommendations for these important sources of nutrients (7-10 servings of fruit/veg). Before diving into the difference between fresh and frozen vegetables, I think it’s important to state that…
I recently came across an article claiming that foods with an Organic label are more nutritious/healthier than Conventional foods. Spoiler alert: This is untrue. My article for Inside Fitness Magazine explains the precise ins and outs of Organic vs. Conventional meat, but let’s get a few other facts straight: Organic is a farming method. It…
This article was originally published on The Huffington Post. Ah, organic food. Mysteriously pretentious. Some people swear by organic food to avoid the “hidden dangers” of conventional products, whereas others completely ignore anything organic, equating the term organic with expensive. Regardless of the variety of opinions, the organic industry in Canada is alive…