Hidden in everything from breakfast cereals to your favourite sandwich bread, added sugar is a nearly unavoidable part of our modern diet. Although reducing your intake might seem overwhelming, the health benefits make it worth the effort. Research shows excessive sugar intake increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health issues, according to the … Read more
Before you decide to discard everything in your fridge, it’s crucial to understand what the food safety labels on the back of the products actually signify – so you don’t dispose of them unnecessarily. It can be incredibly annoying when you’ve spent a small fortune on your weekly shop, only to find that certain items … Read more
Ken Bennett, an avid hiker and recreational hockey player, wanted a cereal packed with protein. So last month, he picked up Kellogg’s Vector. Bold lettering on the box declares that it has “high protein” — more specifically, that it “provides 13 g of protein” per serving. “[It’s] actually pretty high for a breakfast cereal. That’s why I bought it,” said … Read more
