Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes
Heart attack sufferers find it hard to make diet changes Even after a heart attack, many people still don't eat enough vegetables, fruit or fiber.…
Calorie-free sweeteners not slimming
Calorie-free sweeteners not slimming Eating zero-calorie sweeteners like saccharin may lead to higher caloric intake and more weight gain, according to new…
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease
Whole grains lower risk of chronic disease A diet that is high in whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss. W hole grains may also reduce the…
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure
Vitamin D linked to high blood pressure Low levels of vitamin D may be tied to higher blood pressure in fair-skinned people, according to a new study…
Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome
Meat, diet soda linked to metabolic syndrome People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more likely to develop conditions leading to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to…
And the “Salt Lick†award goes to… A & W's "Chubby Junior" Meal has won Canada's first national "Salt Lick"…
Breakfast thwarts middle-age weight gain
Breakfast thwarts middle-age weight gain Eating more at breakfast, and less at other meals later in the day, can help middle-aged people reduce weight gain,…
Health Check logo criteria being revised
Health Check logo criteria being revised Health Check has revised and lowered their sodium criteria for foods in the Mixed Dishes/Entrees category. …
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind
New York restaurants must post calories, Canada lags behind The New York City Board of Health has voted to have all chain restaurants post calorie…
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better
Nutrition coaching helps families eat better Being coached by a nutrition expert can help parents and their children make long term changes to their diet,…