While there isn’t any one diet that will help you live past 100, centenarians’ diets do have some commonalities. Key features of the Centenarian diet include eating foods high in fibre and minerals, but low in fat, protein, and total energy;…
Doctors have long puzzled over the link between high-salt diets and increased incidence of problems like osteoporosis and kidney stones. Now, Canadian researchers may have uncovered the reason. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/high-salt-diets-linked-to-calcium-loss/article4439415/
According to new findings, you’re more likely to stay on track – and lose more weight – if you don’t skip meals, avoid eating lunch out and, most important, keep a food diary. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/want-to-lose-weight-this-is-your-best-weapon/article4422649/
Ultramarathoner Scott Jurek has some simple advice for those hoping to combine very high levels of physical activity with a vegetarian or vegan diet. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/can-a-vegan-diet-fuel-a-high-performance-athlete/article4416005/
Abbie Lumani is a 16 year old Oakridge student who has created the first annual Picture This: QUENCHING KENYA’S THIRST 5 & 10KM Run/Walk in Gibbons Park on Sunday July 8, 2012 at 8:15am. Last summer I spent three weeks in…
What’s the difference between flaxseed and chia seeds? Is one better for you? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/ask-a-health-expert/are-flaxseed-or-chia-seeds-better-for-me/article4371817/
Anyone who has successfully lost weight only to watch the pounds slowly creep back knows that losing weight isn’t the hard part. It’s maintaining a weight loss that is difficult. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/how-to-keep-the-pounds-off-with-the-right-diet/article4371808/
Summer officially arrived last week, and with it will come a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, courtesy of Canadian farmers and growers. And while strawberries, tomatoes and carrots might be some of the friendliest produce to the palate, this is…
Key points from a recent conference on the issues surrounding athletes trying to balance food intake, weight, and performance gains. Too many athletes (males and females alike) struggle with food and weight. Their common belief is “the lighter I am, the…
