The Power of the Smoothie By Doug Cook RD, MHSc
When it comes to healthy eating, it’s important not to get bogged down with dietary dogma; rules that more often ...
Read MoreFowl Language: Part I
Chickens are called so many different names! Whether young or old, male or female, raised for eggs or meat, we call them something different. Here is a quick guide to chicken names:
BrandSpark #1 Most Trusted Egg Brand in Canada
Burnbrae Farms is very proud to be selected as the #1 Most Trusted Egg Brand in Canada. The BrandSpark Most Trusted Award (BMTA) offers insight into which companies Canadian consumers trust the most in 150 categories. The awards were created to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions, and to encourage excellence and help brands identify themselves as leaders in their respective categories. Over 18,000 Canadian shoppers voted for the BrandSpark Most Trusted Award Winners for 2020.
Food Trends: Looking Forward to 2021
One of my favourite parts of the new year is reading predictions from trend spotters about the ingredients and meal ideas that will be popular in the coming year. Looks like 2021 will be relaxed…but spicy! Here are some thoughts on the hottest food trends for 2021.
The Perfect Holiday Gift – Hens and Roosters
For the ninth year, Burnbrae Farms will match every “Hens and Roosters” gift purchased from World Vision’s Gift Catalogue, up to the value of $15,000. Canadians have the opportunity to purchase “hens and roosters” for families in need in one of the 50 countries that World Vision supports around the world.
Is the coronavirus changing how we eat?
As we soldier on, it seems that we’re all getting used to living in a “new normal” when it comes to shopping, prepping, and eating meals. For some, that means more patio dining, online grocery orders and cooking from scratch. Others are still grocery shopping in person and dining in restaurants. I find it fascinating to see how Canadians across the nation are adapting their eating habits during a pandemic, and I’ve been keeping up with the emerging trends. Here’s what I see.
Be the chicken
Imagine this: you feel really motivated to do something, sit down let's say. You have this overwhelming urge to do it. It's necessary, you need to do it. But there's no place to sit nearby. You try anyways, you have to. There's a crowded bench but when you try to sit you get kicked off. The motivation doesn't go away so maybe you try to do something else to take your mind off of sitting. You get something to eat or drink, but the urge is still there. You are getting frustrated, so you might try to grab someone's chair. Finally, when you haven't been able to find a seat for long enough and your motivation reaches a tipping point, you settle and just find any old spot on the ground to sit.
Six Ways to Eat Hard Boiled Eggs
Here’s my Sunday ritual: I boil a dozen eggs, write HB on them (so I know they are hard boiled) and refrigerate them. They last seven days in the fridge and are a convenient part of my family’s weekly meals and snacks. How do we enjoy these eggs? Here are some of our favourite ways:
When to introduce eggs to babies
I fondly remember the delight of watching my children enjoy their first taste of solid food. Their sweet faces displayed a mix of surprise, curiosity, and enjoyment. I often hear from parents that they chose eggs as their baby’s first food – they like the combination of the ease of preparation (just boil it) and the array of nutrients provided by each egg.
Nutrition and Immunity
Your immune system is one of the best defenses you have against becoming ill. It is a complex and integrated system of cells, tissues, and organs. These include your tonsils (if you have them), lymph nodes and vessels, your thymus, spleen, Peyer’s patches (a type of lymph tissue in your digestive tract), even your bone marrow and, of course, white blood cells.
Meet Dr. Michelle Hunniford, our National Animal Care Specialist
My name is Michelle Hunniford and I am a chicken scientist! I have a PhD in Poultry Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Guelph, graduating in 2017, working with Dr. Tina Widowski. During my six years at UofG, our lab was investigating the behaviour of laying hens housed in furnished cages. I focused on nesting behaviour – what it looks like in furnished cages and how we can improve nest design to better suit a chicken's behavioural needs. After finishing a postdoc at Guelph, I accepted a position at Burnbrae Farms as their National Animal Care Specialist.
New Global Study – Higher Egg Intake Not Associated with Blood Lipids
It’s no secret that I love eggs – and there are many reasons why. They are a source of high-quality protein, affordable, and their production has low environmental impact compared with other animal-based proteins. Plus – they are so versatile and delicious.
Health and Safety at Burnbrae Farms
Here at Burnbrae Farms Health and Safety is a cornerstone of our Mission, Vision and Values, so we take it very seriously. We want to ensure that everyone who works here goes home to their families at the end of every shift safe and sound.