It’s no secret that some of the country’s biggest food chains have come under fire in recent years for sloppy or misleading waste management. While countries li... Read More...
Brown seaweeds synthesise a unique class of compound called phlorotannins as they grow. These compounds can kill bacteria that emerge among farm animals. How effectively these compounds can kill bacteria depends on the species of seaweed being used, with different species producing more potent bactericides.... Read More...
To deal with the biodiversity crisis we need to find a way to give nature more space — habitat loss is a key factor driving these extinctions. But how would this affect our food supplies?... Read More...
As a biocultural anthropologist, I explore how nutritional health goes beyond physical health. Social factors like income and proximity to grocery stores have an impact, as do cultural values and knowledge. Why then, in a country as culturally diverse as Canada, is there such a surprising lack of culinary representation in our food guide?... Read More...