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…
Your kids are like sponges. While external influences such as the media influence your child’s perception about body image and food, they absorb and learn the most from you. http://www.canada.com/health/Shaping+your+kids+eating+patterns/4258258/story.html
