Tag: organic food

Loblaw inspires green with its new LEED Superstore

For Canadians lucky enough to have one in their neighbourhood, Loblaw has become the place to shop for sensible green products and organic produce at reasonable prices.

Canadian tomatoes safe

The recent recall of tomatoes has just made eating local even more attractive. What’s behind the recent salmonella scare and are your tomatoes at risk?

Challenging big food by eating slow

Under the moniker Guerrilla Gourmet, gastronomic chef Maria Solakofski is helping urbanites connect to their food, offering dining adventures in local and organic food.

Chef Jamie Kennedy at the Green Living Show

For over 20 years Jamie Kennedy has been teaching us how to be green while changing Canadian cuisine. The Green Living Show is proud to have one of the quintessential green chefs cooking at the show.

Artifical colours don't mix with food

Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a playful pint of green beer or for the kids, a glass of celebratory green ginger ale. Though a few drops of dye now and then may seem harmless enough, navigating the world of food colourings and additives can be complicated.

Unscrambling myths about eggs

White or brown? Free range or organic? Which are the healthiest eggs for your family?

Vancouver's culinary artists

The mountains and the Pacific Ocean form a dramatic backdrop to Vancouver’s vibrant and diverse cuisine. Meet some of Vancouver’s most exciting chefs who will be demonstrating their skills at the Vancouver Green Living Show.

Going raw in the kitchen

Like all things eco, there is green, greener and greenest. The absolute greenest palette around is the Raw Food diet. It’s a novel way to prepare food that is delicious but also lowers your energy consumption and ecological footprint.

12 protective steps for the dangers of BPA poisoning

Bisphenol A (BPA) has been in the news a lot these days. But is it really a health risk? According to leading scientists we should be worried.

Preserving the harvest

Canning is making a comeback as more take the time to preserve local food and enjoy the bounty all year long.

Tasty tips from the Green Living Show

Here are some suggestions from our Green Tips guide to help you eat get more green in your diet.

Spring Diet Clean-Up

Spring’s arrival invites us to clean up not only our houses but also our dietary habits by replacing high-fat winter comfort foods with healthier fare.