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A Jan. 26, 2015 CBC The Current podcast is entitled: “‘Fat doesn’t make you fat’: Nina Teicholz’s big surprise.” The introduction to the podcast notes: “For decades now, saturated fats have been off the table for many Canadians. It’s all in keeping with the dietary law of the land: Avoid the fats to keep cholesterol […]
A Dec. 28, 2014 CBC article is entitled: “What weight loss, drinking water and pot had in common in 2014.” Below are some highlights from the above-mentioned article, along with updates regarding a range of topics from several sources. The evidence is not necessarily congruent with commonly held understandings. Scientific evidence stands in contrast to […]
I’ve previously shared a number of interesting reports concerned with sugar intake. As a result of reading such reports, I’ve reduced my own sugar intake (in all forms) to under 25 grams per day. From what I can gather, it’s easier for some than for others to achieve such a reduction. A Sept. 9, 2014 […]
Among the academic lenses available for study of fair trade coffee is ethnographic research. Ethnography is similar to the work of a reporter or documentary maker but within a prescribed academic framework. The level of detail, however, and the amount of immersion into everyday life, appears greater than what a reporter would deal with. Ethnographic […]
A May 2, 2014 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Too much sweetness: ‘All sugars aren’t the same.’” Below is an excerpt from the article, which I’ve posted as an update related to previous blog posts about sugar: But it turns out that most Canadians don’t actually know what “sugar” refers to – or that […]
An April 2, 2014 Guardian article is entitled: “How many portions of fruit and vegetables are we eating?” The Guardian article is based upon research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Several articles, based on research at University College London, have appeared online. The research report – I heard about it when […]
I often drive by 198 New Toronto St. in south Etobicoke where Lantic Sugar is located. The first link in the sentence above gives you a Google Street view of the location. The second link gives you an overview describing how sugar is refined. Whenever I drive by the Lantic Sugar plant, I think of […]
I’m not a member of any neighbourhood association nor am I connected with CORRA. I share the following information for the interest of visitors to the Preserved Stories website. The following text is from CORRA (I have not included the attached files that accompanied the following message): Confederation of Resident and Ratepayer Associations in Toronto […]
I have an interest in evidence-based practice. The pursuit of evidence – whether scientific or other forms – is a source of motivation for me. For that reason, I’m pleased to share with you a Feb. 3, 2014 Globe and Mail article entitled: “Excess sugar can triple risk of dying of heart disease: report.” Here’s […]
The following message is from councillor Grimes Office: Ice Storm Update – Tuesday [Dec. 24, 2013] 10 a.m. City of Toronto ice storm update on Tuesday morning The City of Toronto is continuing to provide updated information this morning on ongoing impacts and the City’s response to the ice storm. Toronto Hydro Toronto Hydro is […]