The days of relaxed entertaining with families and friends gathering around backyard barbecues are upon us. But outdoor cooking can have health risks if certain steps are not taken, say public health officials. http://www.canada.com/health/Clean+cook+separate+chill+keep+family+friends+safe+during+grilling+season/6645330/story.html
Taking calcium supplements doesn’t seem as benign as thought, say doctors who’ve found the pills may increase the risk of heart attack. http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/05/23/calcium-supplements-heart.html
Active Healthy Kids Canada released its annual Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth on Tuesday which paints a grim picture of the activity levels of many Canadian youngsters. http://www.canada.com/health/much+screen+time+little+playtime+Canadian+kids+report+card+finds/6694913/story.html
A handful of seasoned stars have recently admitted some of their peers, have fed into Hollywood’s objectification machine, encouraging them to lose weight with the excuse that, to stay competitive in Tinseltown you have to be skinny. http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/article/1182191–the-skinny-on-hollywood-peer-pressure
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By Paul Mayne Paul Mayne, Western News Brescia University College graduate student Jennifer Broxterman leveraged funds from the Ontario government’s Summer Company program to start her own professional nutrition consulting practice, NutritionRx. Jennifer Broxterman has a full schedule. Not only is…
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Written By: Jennifer Broxterman, Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist and Courtney Laurie, Southeastern Ontario Dietetic Intern NutritionRx | www.nutritionrx.ca Offering professional nutrition counselling services in London, Ontario. Email: [email protected] Are you a carb-loving runner who wants to increase energy levels, manage your weight,…
Food ‘sensitivity’ tests get a failing grade in Canada’s leading medical journal: Make sure you do your research before spending your hard earned money on an unreliable food allergy test. Food ‘sensitivity’ tests aren’t as accurate as what might be marketed…
