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Why Food Has Gender

It has come to my attention that foods kind of have gender. I mean this as in men tend to typically choose different types of foods than women. Food psychology and the sociological aspects of food choices are areas of…
The Truth About Milk

A lot of people have been scared about hormones and additives that may be added to milk. However, milk is a great source of calcium to build strong bones. A diet high in calcium may help prevent osteoporosis in the futur…
Poutine & Life in Quebec

Poutine has got to be the unhealthiest thing that I have eaten! And Canadians created it? OH MON DIEU! I heard that most Americans do not know what a poutine is. It's basically just french fries covered in gravy and chee…
Chinese Parents Show Their Love Through Food

In the last month, I’ve been living at home with my parents in Vancouver. I usually live away from home for schooling, but it has come to my attention in the last month that I have gained five pounds. I can’t blame it al…
Chocolate Sushi: A Perfect Portion-Sized Dessert

I went to my friend's fine dining restaurant this week. She's taking a course where they learn to make the food, manage a restaurant, pairing wine with food, etc. It's a really great deal to go to student-run fine dining…
Grape + Apple = Grapple

I saw this product on TV a couple of months ago and I got really excited when I saw it at the grocery store last weekend. I love to try new foods. Grapple is advertised as "Looks like an apple... Tastes like a grape!" I…
Japanese vs. Western Probiotic Yogurt Drinks

I recently completed my term projects on the use of probiotics on diverticular disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that help improve your digestive system. Probiotics was a really popular topic amongst my classmates!…
Portion Sizing for Chinese Meals: Possible or Impossible?

Problem: Chinese meals (and a lot of other Asian meals in general) are eaten differently from western meals. With most western meals, you eat from one large plate and you don't share with others. You can use simple ratio…
Too Cute Bento Boxes For Kids

Parents are starting to learn the ways of the Japanese by making their kids healthier bento boxes rather than the pre-packaged processed meals. Supplying a child with healthy foods will help him/her develop good habits…
Refreshing Cucumber Salad Recipe -- In Heart and Star Shapes?

I got this recipe from my mom who got it from a Canadian Diabetic Association cookbook. I munched on it all day while I was in Vancouver. This cucumber salad + watermelon was absolute heaven during that heat wave and no…