Author Archives: Tracy Kolenchuk

“Ok,” says Alice “I understand that we both have healthy teeth – according to our dentists – and I understand that we don’t know which of us has the healthiest teeth.  But what about fluoride, doesn’t it make our teeth … Continue reading →

We’ve learned that Alice and Zizi are similar, and different.  Two friends, similar height and weight.  Alice gets more colds than Zizi, and they last longer.  Both get the flu every few years.  Neither has any ‘medical’ problems. Who has … Continue reading →

Yesterday I attended and enjoyed a lecture at the University of Alberta by Dr Yoni Freedhoff of the University of Ottawa.  Dr. Freedhoff discussed the Canada Food Guide, and “How Omission, Commission and Downright Stupidity Shaped Canada’s Food Guide“.  From … Continue reading →

In part 1 we met Alice and Zizi, two women, between 30 and 40 years old,  both normal and healthy. The question: Who is healthier, Alice – or Zizi. In part 2, we learned that:  Zizi – has one to three … Continue reading →

“Damn,” exclaimed Zizi, “My nose feels like someone is stabbing me.  I’m getting a cold.   I hate that, there’s nothing I can do. And to top it off, the weekend is coming – I’d rather have my cold during … Continue reading →