by The Classroom Doc | Oct 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most of us cannot afford to buy everything organic. Here is some advice on what to buy…...
by The Classroom Doc | Sep 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most natural food colourings are safe. In fact, some of them, like turmeric, may even be good for you. However, Annatto is associated with some potential issues. Find out more by watching this very short video. I should add that you can now enjoy more videos and less...
by The Classroom Doc | Mar 1, 2016 | Eating Habits, Food Labels, Uncategorized
If you are passing through China town in Toronto or by an Indian grocery store, make sure to pick up some tamarind fruit, a not so well known but deliciously sweet and sour fruit which is native to tropical Africa and popular in South Asia. If you have eaten Thai or...
by The Classroom Doc | Feb 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you look carefully you will notice the term hydroponic on some packaged vegetables at the grocery store. What does this mean and is it a good thing? Hydroponic means that it means that they were grown suspended in a liquid solution of minerals. On the upside,...
by The Classroom Doc | Dec 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Chile peppers have amazing properties. They can spice up your meal, repel your enemies (as in pepper spray) and potentially help with a variety of ailments including chronic pain. Read on to find out more! What are chile peppers? Peppers represent a vast group of both...
by The Classroom Doc | Sep 23, 2015 | Food Labels, Uncategorized
I recently had a mom tell me that Wow Butter is a very popular choice for parents sending their kids to schools with NO NUT policies. She asked me if it is a healthy option. So I thought I would have a look and give my two cents worth. Firstly, here are the...
