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08/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Health benefits of Jerusalem artichoke and its potential use in food products

A team of researchers from Carleton University in Canada carried out an analysis on inulin obtained from the root vegetable Jerusalem artichoke and its potential uses in consumer food items, particularly in baked goods and beverages. In the study, they evaluated the composition of the Jerusalem artichoke. In addition, they assessed the health benefits of inulin obtained from […]

06/02/2018 / By Edsel Cook

An archipelago in Canada is reintroducing traditional food back into hospitals in an effort to heal patients naturally

The Canadian archipelago of Haida Gwaii is returning traditional Haida food to their two major hospitals. A Hakai Magazine article states that the move is part of a nationwide effort to improve food practices and policies in Canada’s hospitals. Found off the northwestern coast of British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is the ancestral homeland of the […]

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