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,…
Canada's crackdown on trans fats
Canada's crackdown on trans fats The trans fat content of packaged foods has been in plain view on the Nutrition Facts table since December 2005. But…
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart
Moderate drinking, regular exercise protects the heart Drinking a little alcohol is good for heart health. Exercise is good for heart health.…