Is your favourite sweetener making you gain weight?
Put down the artificial sweeteners: a new study has identified erythritol, a sugar alcohol found in many low-calorie foods, as a biomarker for increasing...
Kick your late night snacking habit with these tips
Close that fridge door—your late night snacking habit could be causing you to gain weight.
Over the past decade, a variety of studies have shown...
Is yogurt key in avoiding osteoporosis?
While it is well-understood that dietary calcium is key in promoting bone health, a recent study shows that yogurt, specifically, may be a champion...
Drink to your health! Wine may protect against neuronal death
Good news for wine lovers: a brand-new study shows that moderate wine intake can help to fight off neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline.
A group...
Is fasting an effective dieting method for weight loss?
In today’s world of dieting, fasting has become one of the most talked-about and practiced methods for weight loss. However, just how harmful is...
How much do you really know about fibre?
BY GLENDA BRITTON, RHN
As a nutritionist, part of my job is to debunk the myths surrounding different foods and nutrients. Sometimes, this gets pretty...
Is this soy sauce alternative your new favourite health booster?
THIS ALTERNATIVE TO SOY SAUCE GIVES YOUR MEALS A MUCH-NEEDED HEALTH KICK
By Melissa Smith, CNP
These days, you’re rarely hard-pressed to find some sort of...
Is soda the new tobacco?
In recent years, soda has been identified as a major player in the global diabetes and obesity epidemics. In response to this, a variety...
Not Adding Up
Could added ingredients be the source of your food intolerance?
BY CAYLA RAMEY
If your grocery list was made up of the ingredients used in your...
Organic produce: worth the splurge?
Although many of today’s consumers are encouraged to buy organic produce where they can, these goods often come with a price tag. That being...