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Superfood Salad

By Myriam Khouzam, R.H.N.

Salads have so much to offer. They are easy to prepare and, when paired with the right dressing, provide a variety of textures and flavours that are sure to please any palate. With summer in full swing, this hearty and nutritious Superfood Salad is at the top of go-to self-care meals. This vibrant salad is made with the most delicious collection of simple ingredients and will satiate your body and your soul. 

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Detox Recipes

Here are 2 detox-friendly recipes to help support your body’s natural cleansing system: Detox Smoothie and Lemony Detox Cabbage Slaw. Support your digestive system and internal organs by consistently eating whole, nutrient-dense foods like those found in these simple recipes. Learn more about the powerhouse ingredients and their potential health benefits.

Detox Smoothie – Get Recipe
Lemony Detox Cabbage Slaw – Get Recipe

Supporting Mental Wellness with Plants Foods

Article by Denise Massie, B.Sc., R.H.N.

The challenges of the past few years have shown the importance of mental health. We inhabit one body and it is impossible to isolate the state of the body from the state of the mind. Mental wellness is a complex issue and demands a holistic approach. While it is not sufficient, good nutrition is essential, since the foods we choose to eat can either support or oppose optimal functioning.

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Dire consequences of secretive biotech regulation: Response to Asilomar

Today, CBAN and groups from around the world are issuing a warning about the serious consequences of scientists determining the future of biotechnology and regulating their own research. Our warning comes as hundreds of scientist-entrepreneurs gather in California to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Asilomar conference. The concern underlying today’s Global Civil Society...
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Join Seedy Events & Actions: No GMO Salad

Join us to stop the company Bayer from selling genetically modified (GM) salad greens and seeds. These GM greens are mustard greens (Brassica juncea) that have been gene edited using CRISPR to taste less mustardy. Bayer’s GM greens are an attempt to break open the market for more gene-edited fruits and vegetables, and start selling...
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Trade panel rules against Mexico’s restrictions on GM corn

A trade dispute panel has ruled against Mexico’s restrictions on the use of genetically modified (GM or genetically engineered) corn, siding with the US and Canada in forcing Mexico to remove its restrictions on the use of GM corn for food. Mexico’s restrictions were challenged under the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA) by the US...
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Breaking News: GM Salmon Shut Down

We have confirmation that, after over twenty years of protest, GM salmon has been shut down. The company AquaBounty has officially announced it is ending production of genetically modified (GM or genetically engineered) salmon and closing down its last working operation. Yesterday’s announcement from the company comes just weeks after the federal and provincial governments...
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Canadian Government Props Up Failing GM Salmon Company

The biotechnology company AquaBounty has stopped producing its genetically modified (GM) salmon and faces potential collapse, yet the federal and PEI governments have just announced $231,095 in new funding to the company. Click here to read our press release. Yesterday, CBAN sent a letter to the Auditors General of Canada and PEI and to the...
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Upcoming Events on GMOs: Ottawa & Online

Exposing Corporate Lobbyists: In-person, Ottawa, Thursday, November 28 Global Insights and Action on GE Trees: Online, Sunday, December 1st Exposing GMO & Pesticide Corporate Lobbyists, Nov 28 ·         Visite guidée à Ottawa & dévoilement de la Cartographie des Lobbys des OGM et pesticides The Quebec CBAN member group Vigilance OGM invites you to join an in-person...
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