It seems like everywhere you turn whether you’re eating out or in the grocery store it’s become increasingly more common to see the words “Gluten free”. Which raises the question:...
We’ve all heard it: “Eggs are high in cholesterol and cholesterol causes heart attacks, so don’t eat too many eggs.” The trouble with that statement is that it’s based on...
The importance of food safety is something that is (unfortunately) commonly overlooked in kitchens of all kinds. However, it is extremely important that food safety precautions are taken seriously in...
The most popular seasoning used in food production is salt. Salt is added to enhance the flavour of various foods and dishes (Boon, Henney, & Taylor, 2010). Many people believe...
In current society, people are becoming more health conscious and nutritionally mindful. Many people are aware of counting calories and energy needs leading to a demand of free user friendly...
As a chocolate lover you always look for ways to add chocolate into your everyday diet. Now, of course the whole “moderation” term is almost impossible to follow with chocolate,...
Although sodium is required for certain bodily functions such as transmission of nerve impulses and the contraction and relaxation of muscles, it is important to stay within the recommended guidelines...
A hospital at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center has a robot filling prescriptions. The $15 million system works like this: a doctor writes out an electronic prescription....
Imagine going to the hospital for a minor surgery and being offered a chicken breast entrée for dinner featuring “locally-raised poultry”. Or imagine visiting a relative at a long-term care...
Think about it. How much sense does it make for a hospital to have a regular menu and a heart healthy menu? The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada has...
When walking through the aisles in the grocery store, you often get the overwhelming bombardment of health claims and advertisements to purchase food. Several times you feel confused and inundated...
Controlling food costs and expenses within the foodservice department in a hospital can be very challenging. Food waste contributes to these expenses, therefore FSMs/FSSs are always trying to find ways...
With the older adult population, there is an increase in the number of people who have suffered from a stroke, have dementia or Alzheimer’s and may develop side effects that...
It’s Monday morning, you have been at the office since 8:00am, it’s now 10:30 and you are trying to finish up a few more things just before that big meeting...
Promoting Fresh and Local Meals in Healthcare We would like to introduce you to the Burlodge Bee, the messenger for our Refresh initiative. This busy little bee is symbolic to...