6 ways to feed your gut bacteria - and help curb weight gain
6 ways to feed your gut bacteria - and help curb weight gain For many people, excess weight creeps on slowly. While the usual culprits – too much food,…
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional There many be one more reason to choose organic: nutrition. In the largest study of its kind, an…
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada Dietitians of Canada released a position statement on February 9th that…
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target A new study from the University of Illinois found that when consumers are…
Eating leafy greens may lower glaucoma risk
Eating leafy greens may lower glaucoma risk People who eat more green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and Swiss chard, good sources of nitrate, may…
Fibre and saturated fat tied to sleep quality
Fibre and saturated fat tied to sleep quality A new study from the Columbia University Medical Center in New York found that eating less fibre, more saturated…
MIND diet ranked among best diets
MIND diet ranked among best diets A diet created, studied and reported on by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, has been ranked the…
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines cut American sugar intake by 20 percent
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines cut American sugar intake by 20 percent The U.S. government on Thursday issued new dietary guidelines that suggested for the first…
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines call for less sugar, saturated & more fruit, vegetables, dairy
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines call for less sugar, saturated & more fruit, vegetables, dairy The newly revised 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,…
Distracted dining? Families should avoid it
Distracted dining? Families should avoid it A new University of Illinois study revealed that distracted dining may be as dangerous to your health as…