Understanding Health Canada Food Labelling

Magnified nutrition facts over assorted cheese and meats platter

A Functional Nutrition & Social Work Perspective In today’s complex food environment, reading labels is no longer just a skill — it is a protective health behaviour. From a functional nutrition lens, labels help us identify ingredients that influence inflammation, blood sugar, gut health, and nutrient status. From a social work perspective, they are also […]

Seed Oils and Inflammation:

Assortment of nuts, oils, seeds, and sunflower on a wooden table

A Functional Nutrition Perspective Seed oils have become a central point of discussion in nutrition and inflammation research. As a Functional Nutritionist, my role is not to create fear around food, but to examine how dietary patterns interact with human biology over time. Inflammation is not inherently harmful—it is a necessary immune response—but when it […]

Cloned Meat Through a Functional Nutrition Lens:

Packaged lab-grown beef, environmentally friendly minced meat

What It Means for Health, Aging, and the Nervous System As a Functional Nutritionist, my role is not to label foods or technologies as “good” or “bad,” but to ask better questions. How does this affect the body as a system? What are the long-term implications for metabolic health, inflammation, and the nervous system? And […]