After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at [email protected].
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Maybe the diet you are on right now is actually a pretty good one

By James McCormack Comments Off on Maybe the diet you are on right now is actually a pretty good one , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The world has seen a plethora of “experts” providing nutritional advice that sounds definitive and evidence-based.  Many of us have lived through all the recommendations: low fat then high fat; salt is a problem, then salt is no problem; eggs are good, then they are bad; butter is very bad, margarine is good, then butter […]

Food is medicine where malnutrition and frailty are concerned

By Heather Keller and Leah Gramlich Comments Off on Food is medicine where malnutrition and frailty are concerned , , , , , , , , , ,

Malnutrition a common problem for patients entering health care facilities in Canada – costing the system $2 billion annually “You are what you eat,” or so the saying goes.  We use this axiom in our developed country, where obesity is often top of mind, to remind ourselves that overeating will lead to a less healthy […]