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Plastics are ubiquitous in our lives. They are in the food that we eat, the water that we drink, the air that we breathe, the products that we use and the dust on our floors. We wrap our groceries in plastics, we heat up food in them and even cook with them, we eat from…
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Have you ever wondered how processed foods began? Well… here is the beginning of the story. It’s about the discovery that foods could be altered to increase their appeal. It opens in the late 1960s with a man by the name of Dr. Howard Moskowitz. (1,2). In 1969, Dr. Moskowitz left Harvard University with a…
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Ahhh, pizza! Who doesn’t love it! Versions of pizza have been consumed by humans for centuries. First reports date back to 6th century BCE when Persian soldiers ate baked flatbreads topped with cheese and dates. Ancient Greeks enjoyed flatbreads sprinkled with onions, cheese, garlic and herbs during the 2nd century. In 16th century Naples, galettes,…
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My husband Rob has been busy perfecting his Roasted Corn Chowder and it is now ready for sharing. It is savoury and delicious with plenty of protein and fiber but that’s not the end of its stand-out qualities. This soup contains ten fruits and vegetables, five herbs and spices and soy milk, all of which…
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What is the first thing that your healthcare practitioner does after you’ve settled yourself into the chair in their office? Inevitably, out comes the blood pressure cuff to assess your blood pressure. This is because this simple measurement can reveal a great deal about your health. You may have heard about “risk factors” for disease. …
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
