Thai Shrimp Satay Noodle salad with veggies and lots of fresh flavours is brought together with a creamy nutty dressing and topped with toasted almonds. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating […]

For those that choose a plant-based diet there can be a lot to learn about the types of foods that you need to consume to ensure you get the nutrients […]

The pilot announced by the Canadian Celiac Association has been officially extended until March 31, 2024 and allows Ontario residents to be screened for celiac disease among other tests at […]

Reduce your risk of osteoporosis and improve your bone health with food choices, fitness, exercise and at the pharmacy.

Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for bone health. In this presentation Stephanie Atkinson, PhD discusses: Vitamin D –why do we need it? Does the new Canada’s Food Guide provide […]

We are aware of a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publication that reports on the association between use of zoledronic acid (Aclasta) and renal impairment. 1 We recognize that […]

Strontium ranelate (Protelos) is a drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in Europe, but not in Canada. It is effective in reducing fractures . Recently the European Medicines Agency […]

We are aware of a recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publication that reports on the association between use of zoledronic acid (Aclasta) and renal impairment. 1 We recognize that […]

Frequently Asked Questions What causes osteoporosis? No single cause for osteoporosis has been identified. However, certain factors – called risk factors – do seem to play a role in the […]