Understanding the science behind the barley health claim
t’s no secret that low cholesterol and a healthy heart are part of overall wellness and recent research has unveiled barley as a food that can contribute to your picture of health.
Functional foods improve health and help cooks
By Sarah Weigum In Dr. Nancy Ames’ lab, subjects are undergoing some tasty testing. People sample barley tortillas, then Ames, a research scientist for Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, measures the change in their blood sugar to see if there is a spike after...
Three tips to reading nutrition labels
March is nutrition month and an ideal time to learn how you can make healthier choices at the grocery store.