An Update On Menu Labeling

March 1, 2016 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

While the Affordable Care Act of 2010 required menu labeling by restaurant chains, there's still plenty of debate on the topic. In this blog, Andrea Canada discusses recent legislation that if enacted, would impact how menu labeling is implemented.

An Update On Menu Labeling

While the Affordable Care Act of 2010 required menu labeling by restaurant chains, there's still plenty of debate on the topic. In this blog, Andrea Canada discusses recent legislation that if enacted, would impact how menu labeling is implemented.

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Recipes

Zucchini…it’s not just for bread anymore!

July 15, 2015 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Don't let that zucchini from your garden or CSA go to waste! Try these better-for-you Lemon Chia Zucchini muffins.

Zucchini…it’s not just for bread anymore!

Don't let that zucchini from your garden or CSA go to waste! Try these better-for-you Lemon Chia Zucchini muffins.

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News Commentary

Take Action for a More Sustainable Food System

March 4, 2015 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Make sure the USDA knows what you think!

Take Action for a More Sustainable Food System

Make sure the USDA knows what you think!

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

What You Really Need to Know About the Upcoming Dietary Guidelines

March 2, 2015 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

What changes may be in-store for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines?

What You Really Need to Know About the Upcoming Dietary Guidelines

What changes may be in-store for the 2015 Dietary Guidelines?

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Nutrition 101

Clearing up the Confusion: What is an RDN?

May 30, 2014 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Andrea Canada explains what the letters RDN mean in the place of RD.

Clearing up the Confusion: What is an RDN?

Andrea Canada explains what the letters RDN mean in the place of RD.

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Nutrition 101

Why is Nutrition so Confusing?

May 15, 2014 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

V.P. of Culinary Nutrition Andrea Canada writes on why there are so many conflicting studies and misleading headlines in the world of nutrition.

Why is Nutrition so Confusing?

V.P. of Culinary Nutrition Andrea Canada writes on why there are so many conflicting studies and misleading headlines in the world of nutrition.

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Nutrition 101

How to Detox Naturally

April 3, 2014 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

R.D. Andrea Canada lists her top “detox foods” and how they help to rid the body of toxins.

How to Detox Naturally

R.D. Andrea Canada lists her top “detox foods” and how they help to rid the body of toxins.

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

Hemp and the Farm Bill

March 19, 2014 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Find out what the Farm Bill means for the production of hemp and if you should be incorporating it into your diet!

Hemp and the Farm Bill

Find out what the Farm Bill means for the production of hemp and if you should be incorporating it into your diet!

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

Food Labeling Regulations: What’s Changing?

February 28, 2014 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

What do the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel actually mean for consumers?

Food Labeling Regulations: What’s Changing?

What do the proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel actually mean for consumers?

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News Commentary

How Much do Companies Spend Marketing Junk Food to Children?

September 24, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Andrea Canada, mother and R.D., discusses the amount of money involved in marketing junk food to young minds.

How Much do Companies Spend Marketing Junk Food to Children?

Andrea Canada, mother and R.D., discusses the amount of money involved in marketing junk food to young minds.

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

Sodium Intake Watch: Do the Latest Reports Change Anything?

September 5, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Sr. Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the claims that sodium intake is controlled by the body, irrespective of how much is in our food supply.

Sodium Intake Watch: Do the Latest Reports Change Anything?

Sr. Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the claims that sodium intake is controlled by the body, irrespective of how much is in our food supply.

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Nutrition 101

Breast Milk: The Nutritional Benefits of Breastfeeding

July 26, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her knowledge and experience on the nutritional benefits associated with breastfeeding your baby.

Breast Milk: The Nutritional Benefits of Breastfeeding

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her knowledge and experience on the nutritional benefits associated with breastfeeding your baby.

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Nutrition 101, Recipes

Homemade Apple Sauce: How to Make it and Why it’s Good for You

June 6, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Andrea Canada, R.D, suggests a surprisingly simple baking substitute for butter on National Apple Sauce Cake Day.

Homemade Apple Sauce: How to Make it and Why it’s Good for You

Andrea Canada, R.D, suggests a surprisingly simple baking substitute for butter on National Apple Sauce Cake Day.

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

Can a Low Sodium Intake be Harmful?

May 16, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada comments on a recent report from the Institute of Medicine concerning low sodium intake.

Can a Low Sodium Intake be Harmful?

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada comments on a recent report from the Institute of Medicine concerning low sodium intake.

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Nutrition 101

Q: How Can I Get More Potassium Into My Diet?

May 7, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the effects of a sodium/potassium imbalance and suggests some sources of potassium.

Q: How Can I Get More Potassium Into My Diet?

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the effects of a sodium/potassium imbalance and suggests some sources of potassium.

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Nutrition 101, SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry

Q: Which Fruits and Vegetables Should I Keep in my Pantry?

March 27, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which fruits and vegetables you'll want to keep on hand this season.

Q: Which Fruits and Vegetables Should I Keep in my Pantry?

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which fruits and vegetables you'll want to keep on hand this season.

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Nutrition 101

Q: What is the Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

March 15, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the credentials granted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Q: What is the Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the credentials granted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry

Q: What Grains and Cereals Should I Keep in my Pantry?

March 5, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which healthy grains you should keep on hand in your kitchen or pantry.

Q: What Grains and Cereals Should I Keep in my Pantry?

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which healthy grains you should keep on hand in your kitchen or pantry.

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SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry

The Perfect Pantry: Starting with Stock

February 28, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada begins a series of posts about what to keep in your kitchen to help you avoid processed foods. Today's post: Stock.

The Perfect Pantry: Starting with Stock

Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada begins a series of posts about what to keep in your kitchen to help you avoid processed foods. Today's post: Stock.

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Nutrition 101, Recipes

Eat Chocolate and Stay Healthy on Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

The health benefits of cocoa are your ticket to eating chocolate guilt-free this Valentine's day - in moderation of course!

Eat Chocolate and Stay Healthy on Valentine’s Day

The health benefits of cocoa are your ticket to eating chocolate guilt-free this Valentine's day - in moderation of course!

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Nutrition 101

Q: What is the Best Healthy Diet to Follow?

January 10, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the US News and World Report’s annual ranking of diets.

Q: What is the Best Healthy Diet to Follow?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the US News and World Report’s annual ranking of diets.

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Nutrition 101

5 Resolutions For a Healthy New Year

January 4, 2013 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her 5 top tips for a healthy 2013.

5 Resolutions For a Healthy New Year

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her 5 top tips for a healthy 2013.

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Nutrition 101

Q: What are the phytoestrogens in soy and flax seeds? Are they good for me?

December 12, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada defines phytoestrogens, identifies some common sources and comments on their role in the female diet.

Q: What are the phytoestrogens in soy and flax seeds? Are they good for me?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada defines phytoestrogens, identifies some common sources and comments on their role in the female diet.

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Nutrition 101

Monk Fruit as an Artificial Sweetener

December 5, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the rise in popularity of monk fruit as a sweetening agent.

Monk Fruit as an Artificial Sweetener

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the rise in popularity of monk fruit as a sweetening agent.

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Nutrition 101

4 Ways to Eat Healthy When Holiday Shopping

November 27, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Now with Thanksgiving behind us, holiday shopping is in full swing. Read our tips for eating healthy to help you thrive during an all-day shopping excursion!

4 Ways to Eat Healthy When Holiday Shopping

Now with Thanksgiving behind us, holiday shopping is in full swing. Read our tips for eating healthy to help you thrive during an all-day shopping excursion!

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Nutrition 101

7 Tips for Following a Healthy Diet While Traveling

November 19, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her tips on how to stay healthy on the road.

7 Tips for Following a Healthy Diet While Traveling

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her tips on how to stay healthy on the road.

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Nutrition 101

Q: Is Drinking Chocolate Milk Good For Your Children?

November 13, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how drinking flavored milks - such as chocolate milk - can alter our children's palates.

Q: Is Drinking Chocolate Milk Good For Your Children?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how drinking flavored milks - such as chocolate milk - can alter our children's palates.

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Nutrition 101

Q: Which Milk is Best? Analyzing Milk and Milk Substitutes

November 6, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the difference between the ever-growing number of milks and milk substitutes on supermarket shelves.

Q: Which Milk is Best? Analyzing Milk and Milk Substitutes

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the difference between the ever-growing number of milks and milk substitutes on supermarket shelves.

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Nutrition 101

Cancer link with aspartame?

October 31, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada argues that a recent study on the link between cancer and aspartame leaves more questions than answers.

Cancer link with aspartame?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada argues that a recent study on the link between cancer and aspartame leaves more questions than answers.

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Nutrition 101

Vitamin D: 5 Key Questions Answered

October 23, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada answers everything you wanted to know about Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) – and more!

Vitamin D: 5 Key Questions Answered

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada answers everything you wanted to know about Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) – and more!

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Nutrition 101

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Coffee

October 17, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada and Dietetic Intern Ricardo Diaz discuss the role of coffee in the human diet.

5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Coffee

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada and Dietetic Intern Ricardo Diaz discuss the role of coffee in the human diet.

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Events

Does Corporate Sponsorship Have a Place at the FNCE?

October 9, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada reacts to the plethora of corporate branding for heavily-processed consumer goods at the 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, PA.

Does Corporate Sponsorship Have a Place at the FNCE?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada reacts to the plethora of corporate branding for heavily-processed consumer goods at the 2012 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, PA.

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Nutrition 101

Q: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Cooking Oil?

October 4, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada discusses the fat content of coconut oil and how it differs from other fats and oils.

Q: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Cooking Oil?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada discusses the fat content of coconut oil and how it differs from other fats and oils.

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Nutrition 101

Why Consumers Need to be Wary of “Nutriwashing”

September 27, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how the recent "nutriwashing" trend is misleading grocery shoppers everywhere.

Why Consumers Need to be Wary of “Nutriwashing”

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how the recent "nutriwashing" trend is misleading grocery shoppers everywhere.

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Nutrition 101

Omega-3 and its Relationship with Cardiovascular Disease

September 19, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada sheds some light on the recent debate surrounding the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 and its Relationship with Cardiovascular Disease

Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada sheds some light on the recent debate surrounding the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

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News Commentary, Nutrition 101

Promoting Chronic Disease Prevention in US Health Care

September 12, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the debate surrounding the prevention of chronic diseases in US health care.

Promoting Chronic Disease Prevention in US Health Care

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the debate surrounding the prevention of chronic diseases in US health care.

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Nutrition 101

Q: Is Organic Food Better For You?

September 4, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the benefits of eating organic vs. conventionally grown produce.

Q: Is Organic Food Better For You?

Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the benefits of eating organic vs. conventionally grown produce.

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Nutrition 101

Nutrient Density vs. Caloric Density

August 28, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada describes the difference between foods packed with nutrients and those that are merely high in calories.

Nutrient Density vs. Caloric Density

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada describes the difference between foods packed with nutrients and those that are merely high in calories.

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Nutrition 101

Sodium: How to Reduce Your Intake and Boost Potassium Levels

August 21, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada advises on some simple ways to cut down on sodium, while explaining the dietary benefits of potassium.

Sodium: How to Reduce Your Intake and Boost Potassium Levels

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada advises on some simple ways to cut down on sodium, while explaining the dietary benefits of potassium.

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Nutrition 101

Artificial Sweeteners in Beverages: Are They Really Bad For You? What Are Some Alternatives?

August 14, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on artificial sweeteners, their effects on the palate and suggests a few healthy alternatives.

Artificial Sweeteners in Beverages: Are They Really Bad For You? What Are Some Alternatives?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on artificial sweeteners, their effects on the palate and suggests a few healthy alternatives.

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Nutrition 101

Simplifying Sugar: The Difference Between Added and Natural Sugars

August 7, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

In our latest Nutrition 101 post, SPE Certified Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada clarifies the confusion surrounding sugar labeling.

Simplifying Sugar: The Difference Between Added and Natural Sugars

In our latest Nutrition 101 post, SPE Certified Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada clarifies the confusion surrounding sugar labeling.

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Nutrition 101

Q: What are Phytochemicals? How do They Affect us and What Foods Contain Them?

August 2, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains which of your foods contain phytochemicals and how different phytochemicals can potentially affect the human body.

Q: What are Phytochemicals? How do They Affect us and What Foods Contain Them?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains which of your foods contain phytochemicals and how different phytochemicals can potentially affect the human body.

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Nutrition 101

Q: What is an Antioxidant? What are Some Good Sources of Antioxidants?

July 31, 2012 by Andrea Canada, VP, Cul. Nutrition & Sustainability

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada imparts her knowledge on the benefits of antioxidants and identifies some common sources.

Q: What is an Antioxidant? What are Some Good Sources of Antioxidants?

Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada imparts her knowledge on the benefits of antioxidants and identifies some common sources.

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