Posts by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
News Commentary, Nutrition 101
Can a Low Sodium Intake be Harmful?
May 16, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada comments on a recent report from the Institute of Medicine concerning low sodium intake.
Nutrition 101
Q: How Can I Get More Potassium Into My Diet?
May 7, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the effects of a sodium/potassium imbalance and suggests some sources of potassium.
Nutrition 101, SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry
Q: Which Fruits and Vegetables Should I Keep in my Pantry?
March 27, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which fruits and vegetables you'll want to keep on hand this season.
Nutrition 101
Q: What is the Difference Between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
March 15, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the credentials granted by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry
Q: What Grains and Cereals Should I Keep in my Pantry?
March 5, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Senior Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her advice on which healthy grains you should keep on hand in your kitchen or pantry.
SPE Certified's Perfect Pantry
The Perfect Pantry: Starting with Stock
February 28, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
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.
Nutrition 101, Recipes
Eat Chocolate and Stay Healthy on Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
The health benefits of cocoa are your ticket to eating chocolate guilt-free this Valentine's day - in moderation of course!
Nutrition 101
Q: What is the Best Healthy Diet to Follow?
January 10, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the US News and World Report’s annual ranking of diets.
Nutrition 101
5 Resolutions For a Healthy New Year
January 4, 2013 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her 5 top tips for a healthy 2013.
Nutrition 101
Q: What are the phytoestrogens in soy and flax seeds? Are they good for me?
December 12, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada defines phytoestrogens, identifies some common sources and comments on their role in the female diet.
Nutrition 101
Monk Fruit as an Artificial Sweetener
December 5, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the rise in popularity of monk fruit as a sweetening agent.
Nutrition 101
4 Ways to Eat Healthy When Holiday Shopping
November 27, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
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!
Nutrition 101
7 Tips for Following a Healthy Diet While Traveling
November 19, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada shares her tips on how to stay healthy on the road.
Nutrition 101
Q: Is Drinking Chocolate Milk Good For Your Children?
November 13, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how drinking flavored milks - such as chocolate milk - can alter our children's palates.
Nutrition 101
Q: Which Milk is Best? Analyzing Milk and Milk Substitutes
November 6, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains the difference between the ever-growing number of milks and milk substitutes on supermarket shelves.
Nutrition 101
Cancer link with aspartame?
October 31, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada argues that a recent study on the link between cancer and aspartame leaves more questions than answers.
Nutrition 101
Vitamin D: 5 Key Questions Answered
October 23, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada answers everything you wanted to know about Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) – and more!
Nutrition 101
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Coffee
October 17, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada and Dietetic Intern Ricardo Diaz discuss the role of coffee in the human diet.
Events
Does Corporate Sponsorship Have a Place at the FNCE?
October 9, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
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.
Nutrition 101
Q: Is Coconut Oil a Healthy Cooking Oil?
October 4, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada discusses the fat content of coconut oil and how it differs from other fats and oils.
Nutrition 101
Why Consumers Need to be Wary of “Nutriwashing”
September 27, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains how the recent "nutriwashing" trend is misleading grocery shoppers everywhere.
Nutrition 101
Omega-3 and its Relationship with Cardiovascular Disease
September 19, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada sheds some light on the recent debate surrounding the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.
News Commentary, Nutrition 101
Promoting Chronic Disease Prevention in US Health Care
September 12, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada weighs in on the debate surrounding the prevention of chronic diseases in US health care.
Nutrition 101
Q: Is Organic Food Better For You?
September 4, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Our Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on the benefits of eating organic vs. conventionally grown produce.
Nutrition 101
Nutrient Density vs. Caloric Density
August 28, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada describes the difference between foods packed with nutrients and those that are merely high in calories.
Nutrition 101
Sodium: How to Reduce Your Intake and Boost Potassium Levels
August 21, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada advises on some simple ways to cut down on sodium, while explaining the dietary benefits of potassium.
Nutrition 101
Artificial Sweeteners in Beverages: Are They Really Bad For You? What Are Some Alternatives?
August 14, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada gives her view on artificial sweeteners, their effects on the palate and suggests a few healthy alternatives.
Nutrition 101
Simplifying Sugar: The Difference Between Added and Natural Sugars
August 7, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
In our latest Nutrition 101 post, SPE Certified Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada clarifies the confusion surrounding sugar labeling.
Nutrition 101
Q: What are Phytochemicals? How do They Affect us and What Foods Contain Them?
August 2, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada explains which of your foods contain phytochemicals and how different phytochemicals can potentially affect the human body.
Nutrition 101
Q: What is an Antioxidant? What are Some Good Sources of Antioxidants?
July 31, 2012 by Andrea Canada, Senior Culinary Nutritionist
Culinary Nutritionist Andrea Canada imparts her knowledge on the benefits of antioxidants and identifies some common sources.
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We know the risks associated with a high-sodium diet, but what if you're not getting enough? http://t.co/eGW8KJV5Vv
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Even with calorie counts, it's difficult to know what's actually in your food. The SPE seal was created to put the trust back into dining.
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@aboutamom You too! Looking forward to more of your tweets. Have a great weekend!
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