/ 2026 / … Eating just a single shrimp could exceed the safety limit for banned pesticides and chemicals.
If you missed my video Is Shrimp Bad for Cholesterol and Heart Disease?, check it out. It’s one of the most fascinating topics I’ve covered all year. Trust me.
Stay tuned for my next video: Is Shrimp Good for You? Antibiotic Resistance.
For more on seafood safety, see:
- Are Environmental Toxins Lower in Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish?
- Avoiding Fish for Five Years Before Pregnancy
- Lead Contamination in Fish and Game
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/ 2026 / … Sardines today aren’t the same as yesteryear.
5 Canadian Sardines Brand You Should Avoid Eating
(And 3 Brands That Are REAL Sardines)…
Sardines) Sardines are having a moment. Once dismissed as the cheap, smelly tin at the back of the pantry — canned sardines are now being called one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Packed with omega-3s. Rich in protein. High in calcium. Low in mercury. Nutritionists love them. Fitness communities swear by them. And Canadian grocery stores are selling more of them than ever. But have you noticed that sardines today aren’t the same as yesteryear? Here’s why. Some of the most popular sardine brands on Canadian shelves are not selling real sardines. The fish inside the tin is a completely different species — cheaper, less nutritious — and the companies that sell them knows it. One brand built its entire identity on Canadian heritage — born right here on the East Coast — and then quietly let a corporate giant take over and strip everything that made it worth buying. And there’s a contamination risk hiding inside the cans themselves that applies to almost every other major brand — a chemical linked to hormone disruption — that almost nobody is talking about. Five brands exposed. Three worth every penny. And that species fraud angle — it’s coming at brand number two. Don’t skip ahead. This is Canada Food Insider — where the labels get read, so the truth gets told. Let’s dive in.
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/ 2026 / … Before you grab that yogurt cup…
Don’t Buy These 11 CANADIAN Yogurt Brands (Here’s Why)
🥄🇨🇦 / @CanadianCounter DON’T Buy These 11 CANADIAN Yogurt Brands (Here’s Why) Yogurt is often marketed as one of the healthiest foods in the grocery store—but many brands sold in Canada contain far more sugar, thickeners, artificial flavors, and additives than most shoppers realize. Some flavored yogurts can contain as much sugar as a dessert, while others rely on gums and starches to create a creamy texture. And while the packaging is covered with words like natural, protein-packed, and healthy choice, the ingredient list often tells a very different story. In the next 27 minutes, I break down 11 yogurt brands sold across Canada, the ingredients and marketing tricks that surprised me most, and the warning signs every shopper should know before buying their next container. Watch this before your next trip to the dairy aisle. 🥄🇨🇦
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