• CTV's Canada AM Transcripts : 4 Articles

  Every Wednesday morning, you can tune into Leslie on Canada AM giving practical and science-based nutrition and diet advice. If you missed her interview on television, you'll find her most recent interview transcripts here.

  Latest CTV's Canada AM Transcripts

  • Worst kid foods - and better alternatives
  • Fighting the Freshman 15
  • A guide to choosing breakfast cereals
  • Calorie counts: best and worst summer cocktails

• Women's Health : 210 Articles

  

  Women have different nutrition needs than do men and are also at unique risk for nutrition-related health conditions including heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and weight related problems.  Search this section for articles and study findings relevant to women in all stages of life.

  Latest Women's Health

  • Mediterranean diet may offer protection against breast cancer
  • Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women
  • Weight loss helps reduce hot flashes
  • Fish oil supplements lower breast cancer risk

• Weight Management : 280 Articles

  With almost two-thirds of North Americans considered to be overweight or obese, weight control is top of mind for many people. Whether you want to look better, feel more fit or stay healthy as you age, check out this section for study findings, tips, and articles to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

  Latest Weight Management

  • Exercise can cut genetic obesity risk
  • Short-term binge eating linked to long-term weight gain
  • Drinking water before meals helps with weight loss
  • Web weigh-ins help keep the weight off

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding : 119 Articles

  It used to be that when a woman became pregnant, she didn't alter her habits much. But over the past few generations, we've learned that what you eat before and during pregnancy is critical for producing a healthy baby. This section contains sound information for women who are contemplating pregnancy, those who are already expecting, and brand new mothers.

  Latest Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

  • Diet soda linked to premature birth
  • Obesity ups risk of preterm birth
  • Smoking during pregnancy linked to teen obesity
  • Too much weight gain during pregnancy ups obesity risk later in life

• Menopause : 24 Articles

  If you're a woman in midlife, you might be experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle or uncomfortable physical symptoms like hot flashes or sleep disturbances. If you're a post-menopausal women, protecting your bones and heart is probably top of mind.  In this section you'll find information that can help you stay healthy and feel better before, during and after menopause.

  Latest Menopause

  • Weight loss helps reduce hot flashes
  • Lifestyle choices prevent heart attacks in postmenopausal women
  • Black cohosh offers little relief from hot flashes
  • Health Canada issues warning against black cohosh

• Healthy Eating : 331 Articles

  Healthy eating is paramount to good health and is a key element in healthy human development, from the prenatal and childhood years to middle age and beyond. A well balanced, nutrient packed diet can also help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Use the information in this section to help you and your family follow the healthiest diet possible.

  Latest Healthy Eating

  • Snapshot of Canadian eating habits shows fruit and vegetable intake on the rise
  • No evidence organic foods better for your health
  • Consumers likely to make healthier choices when shopping for themselves
  • Self control is contagious

• Men's Health : 100 Articles

  Diet, exercise and alcohol affect a man's health today and his risk for developing certain diseases in later life such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and several types of cancer. Here you'll find the latest nutrition research and articles that can help keep you healthy, energetic and fit.

  Latest Men's Health

  • Study finds early obesity shortens lifespan in men
  • Vitamin D from sun exposure boosts testosterone levels in men
  • Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men
  • Vitamin B6 linked with better prostate cancer survival

• Cancer Prevention : 354 Articles

  It is estimated that up to 40% of all cancers are preventable by eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.  In this section you'll find plenty of articles about how foods and nutrients can affect your risk of developing certain types of cancer.

  Latest Cancer Prevention

  • Variety of fruits and vegetables lowers lung cancer risk
  • Study finds fructose can trigger growth of cancer cells
  • Mediterranean diet may offer protection against breast cancer
  • Meat preservatives linked to bladder cancer

• Heart Health : 406 Articles

  Many of the risk factors for heart disease are modifiable, meaning you have some control over them and can take steps to help prevent heart disease. See this section for the latest research, tips and things you can do today to help keep your heart healthy.

  Latest Heart Health

  • Chemicals in nonstick cookware linked to high cholesterol in kids
  • Omega-3 margarines may not help heart
  • Canadian food industry advised to cut sodium
  • Diet high in fructose may increase blood pressure

• Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and Supplements : 561 Articles

  Vitamins and minerals are essential for normal growth, function and health. Scientific evidence suggests that antioxidants - natural compounds in foods - can help ward off heart disease, cancer, cataracts, even Alzheimer's.  Search this section for the latest research about how the nutrients and supplements can help keep you healthy.

  Latest Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and Supplements

  • Vitamin D supplements may cut breast cancer risk
  • Study finds majority of Canadians are falling short on vitamin D intake
  • High levels of vitamin D cut colon cancer risk
  • Vitamin D and calcium combo protects against fractures, regardless of age or gender

• Allergies & Intolerances : 34 Articles

  If you avoid certain foods because you react to them, you're not alone. It's estimated that 3.5 million Canadians experience adverse reactions to foods. Whether you have food allergy or food intolerance, search this section for information that can help you manage your symptoms.

  Latest Allergies & Intolerances

  • Mom's diet may cut infants' allergies
  • Gluten allergy boosts risk of death
  • Obesity raises risk of food allergies in children
  • Some peanut-allergic kids can build tolerance

• Gastrointestinal Health : 75 Articles

  If you suffer digestive discomfort, choosing the right foods can make a big difference to how you feel. In this section you'll find research findings and articles about irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gallstones, Celiac disease, colon cancer prevention and more.

  Latest Gastrointestinal Health

  • Canadian researchers find link between vitamin D and Crohn’s disease
  • Sodium and artificial sweeteners may harm women's kidneys
  • Losing weight may prevent kidney function decline
  • Low-fat, high-fibre diets can prevent colon polyps

• Diabetes & Diabetes Prevention : 157 Articles

  In North America, type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions. But the good news is you can prevent diabetes by exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and watching your weight.  See this section for the latest research and tips to help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, you'll find information to help you keep your blood sugar under control and reduce the risk of health problems from diabetes.

  Latest Diabetes & Diabetes Prevention

  • Green leafy vegetables help cut diabetes risk
  • Weight gain after the age of 50 ups diabetes risk
  • Study finds eggs won’t up your risk of diabetes
  • Study finds brown rice reduces diabetes risk

• Nutrition Topics in the News : 1748 Articles

  Every week Leslie posts the latest study findings in the field of diet and nutrition.  This is the place you'll learn about research on disease prevention, weight control, sports nutrition, vitamin supplements and much more. Visit this section each week to read about new findings (recent stories are listed first) or search for a topic that interests you.

  Latest Nutrition Topics in the News

  • Chemicals in nonstick cookware linked to high cholesterol in kids
  • Not enough sleep linked to unhealthy diet in teens
  • Food from vending machines associated with chronic health problems in kids
  • Exercise can cut genetic obesity risk

• Nutrition for Older Adults : 183 Articles

  If you're over 65, eating right and exercising can make a big difference in how you spend your senior years.  A healthy diet can increase your energy level, mental acuity, resistance to infection as well as reduce the risk of health problems prevalent among older adults. This section contains information that can help you stay healthy and active as you age.

  Latest Nutrition for Older Adults

  • Wider waist may increase death risk, regardless of weight
  • Eating fish once per week helps protect the eyes
  • Excess weight linked to memory problems in older women
  • Vitamin E may protect against Alzheimer’s disease

• Sports Nutrition and Exercise : 78 Articles

  If you're serious about exercise, you probably know that fueling your body is as important as training it. Eating the right foods, at the right times, can enhance physical performance during training and competition. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a weekend warrior, this section contains the latest research and articles about how nutrition affects exercise.

  Latest Sports Nutrition and Exercise

  • Drinking vegetable juice may boost exercise endurance
  • A high-fibre breakfast helps burn fat during exercise
  • Inactive kids face 6-fold risk of heart disease by teen years
  • Coenzyme Q10 may boost exercise performance

• Nutrition for Children and Teenagers : 223 Articles

  Eating well and being physically active are keys to a child's well-being. A healthy diet not only supplies all the nutrients that growing children and teens need, it also lays the foundation for future health.  Scan this section for research findings and articles on how certain foods, vitamins, minerals, and physical activity impact a child's health.

  Latest Nutrition for Children and Teenagers

  • Not enough sleep linked to unhealthy diet in teens
  • Food from vending machines associated with chronic health problems in kids
  • Study finds fish oil may help fight the blues
  • Canadian report warns of dangers of energy drinks

• Nutrition Labeling : 20 Articles

  Nutrition labels on food packages can help you compare brands, assess the nutrient content of foods, and manage a special diet. Search this section for articles to help you decipher label information that's relevant to your diet.

  Latest Nutrition Labeling

  • Government regulation of sodium needed, say Canadian physicians
  • Check labels for phosphorus additives in fresh meat
  • Ontario's doctors call for calorie counts on menus
  • Canada reveals tougher rules for organic food products

• Leslie's Featured Content : 8 Articles

  If you read the newspaper or watch the news, it’s impossible to ignore the dozens of reports about studies linking diet to health. Today we’re faced with the task of trying to make sense of an overwhelming amount of health information. Conflicting news stories, fad diets, “cure-all” supplements and a growing number of supercharged foods can leave the head of even savviest consumer spinning.
   
  Here, you’ll find articles that translate the latest science into smart eating strategies. Leslie sorts facts from fiction to help you and your family follow a healthful diet. The articles in this section will help you navigate the grocery store, restaurant menus, and the supplement aisle in the health food store. Leslie’s goal is to help you make healthy, sustainable changes to your diet.  And in the process, she hopes you’ll find that healthy eating is not that complicated after all.

  Latest Leslie's Featured Content

  • Drink up to quench your thirst – but choose your beverage wisely
  • Easy ways to cut 100 calories
  • A guide to choosing healthy snacks
  • Portion control is the key to successful weight loss

Books by Leslie

The Complete AÐZ Nutrition Encyclopedia, by Leslie Beck RD The Complete Nutrition Guide for Women, by Leslie Beck RD

• Heart Healthy Foods for Life
• Foods that Fight Disease
• No-Fail Diet
• Healthy Eating for Pre-Teens and Teens
• Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
• Leslie Beck's Nutrition Guide for Women
• The Complete Nutrition Guide to Menopause
• Leslie Beck's Nutrition Encyclopedia
• 10 Steps to Healthy Eating

All books by Leslie