Local government officials have confiscated ice cream made with human breast milk from a London shop amid concerns the dessert is unsafe. http://www.parentcentral.ca/parent/babiespregnancy/babies/article/945963–breast-milk-ice-cream-seized-over-health-complaints
Mary Sue Waisman fondly remembers Sunday dinners when she was a little girl. Her Italian grandfather grew tomatoes in his backyard and her grandmother used the fresh-picked produce to create wonderful meals. Her new cookbook, “Cook!” by the Dietitians of Canada…
Humans tend to share a certain creed that goes something like this: If one is good, two are better. That’s fine when it comes to dollars in the collection plate or hours spent volunteering, but not so with certain research-has-shown items…
Yes, my cold-weather friends, March is finally here, a time when thoughts turn to warmer-weather pursuits. Since spring is a hugely popular time for foot races, we’ll spend the next few weeks looking at the nutrition needs, both day-to-day and race-specific,…
Eating quality foods that cover nutritional needs and satisfy at the same time helps reduce desire for filler foods like salty, low-fibre chips or sugary cookies. These “goodies” lack nutrients, are easy to overeat and leave us wanting more. http://www.canada.com/health/Quality+eating+requires+positive+nutrition/4347377/story.html
Most people consider popcorn a healthy snack. It’s a whole grain and compared with deep-fried potato chips, it’s low in fat and calories. Not so at the movie theatre. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/leslie-beck/large-bag-of-movie-popcorn-has-fat-equal-to-two-big-macs/article1916198/
Flaxseeds are a good source of soluble fibre and alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid linked to heart health. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ask-a-health-expert/ask-a-dietitian/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-flax/article1892149/
It lowers cholesterol, improves blood sugar levels, reduces blood pressure, promotes weight loss and keeps you regular. And it’s something most of us get too little of. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/leslie-beck/think-of-fibre-as-dietary-life-insurance/article1908060/
Energy drinks are under-studied, overused and can be dangerous for children and teens, warns a report by doctors who say kids shouldn’t use the popular products. http://www.cbc.ca/cp/health/a45148.html
Kids used to a steady diet of sugar and fat can change — and parents can help make the switch less painful. “It’s about balance,” says Babs Benson, R.N., director of the Healthy You weight management program at Children’s Hospital of…