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Food Matters – Ads and Childhood Obesity

Frosted Flakes Food companies spend billions of dollars a year to advertise their products. Some of that marketing is targeted towards children, even if the foods advertised aren’t necessarily part of what health-care professionals call a balanced diet. This week … Continue reading

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Food Matters – BC Shellfish

BC Shellfish Mussels, clams, oysters, scallops and crabs…all important parts of the BC seafood economy, and all delicious parts of a healthy diet. But there’s a growing concern as to how these ocean products end up on our plates.  Last … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Good Bite Lunch Company

Good Bite Lunch It’s one of those parental duties that you take on for years…making your kids lunches for school. It can be time-consuming and just one more thing you don’t want to think about the night before, or the … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Artisan Edibles Ideas for Holiday Entertaining

Holiday Time! It’s a time of year when all the cookbooks get pulled off of the shelves, family favourites are clamoured for and we say, ‘just one more piece of fruitcake won’t hurt, right?’ Food plays a huge role in … Continue reading

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Food Matters – Out of Hand Artisan Fair and Winter Markets in Victoria

Out of Hand Artisan Fair This week on Food Matters I talked about getting a start on shopping for not only holiday gifts but the kinds of produce you can still find at winter editions of farmers markets. This weekend, … Continue reading

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