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Healthy Eating and Rising Food Prices

6/25/2019

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By: Getty Stewart, P.H.Ec. of www.gettystewart.com
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The Annual Food Price Report predicts rising food prices for 2019. The annual predictions prepared by a joint group from Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph have just been released and given the political and economic uncertainty across our borders, climate change and general eating trends, most of the predictions don’t come as a surprise
Rising Food prices chart by Getty Stewart PHEc
Rising Food Prices. Source: Getty Stewart

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OHEA Mentorship Program - Recent Mentee Experience

6/24/2019

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PictureLaura Thibodeau. Source: Laura Thibodeau
By: Laura Thibodeau

What is a fun fact about yourself?
During my previous degree, my friend and I decided to take up cross country skiing as a fun way to hang out and get in shape. Two years later in 2016 I placed in the top 15 female racers at the American Birkebeiner 24km Nordic ski race- which is part of the largest cross-country ski race in North America.  
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Sautéed Ontario Asparagus with Savoury Miso Butter & Meet Shannon Crocker, RD, P.H.Ec.

6/18/2019

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By: Shannon Crocker, RD, P.H.Ec. 
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Plate of roasted asparagus on toast with an egg on top local ontario photoshoot foodstyled dish
Savoury Miso Butter Asparagus on Toast with an egg. Source: Shannon Crocker, RD, P.H.Ec.

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Comment on: Proposed changes to guidelines for "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" claims

6/12/2019

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Current status: Open
Opened on May 27, 2019 and will close on June 23, 2019


About the consultation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation to seek comments on the proposed guidelines for "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" food labelling claims.


Objective
Consumers have told the government that they want to be able to better identify Canadian foods. So the Government of Canada is reviewing the guidelines for "Product of Canada" and "Made in Canada" food labelling claims.

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Digging Deep

6/5/2019

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Uncovering the roots of farming sustainability

By: Elisa Fitzpatrick, OHEA Student Member
Farm fields with clear blue sky
Photo credits: Elisa Fitzpatrick 2017
Did you know that less than one in five Canadians lives in rural communities? 

The connection between us and where our food comes from is stretching further and further apart. With more people as city dwellers than rural land owners, a vast majority of people are no longer connected with our agricultural practices and the importance of sustainability in the agriculture sector.

Environmental sustainability of the food chain is frequently examined, but often, agricultural sustainability is left out of the discussion. What most consumers do not consider, are the tasks that farmers undertake to ensure that their practices remain sustainable.

Today my hope is that I can educate you on some ways that farmers establish sustainable practices, minimize their environmental impact, and continue to ensure that their farm land and resources will be bountiful for the future.

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