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.…
Top 4 lifestyle choices for longevity
Top 4 lifestyle choices for longevity Not smoking, eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruit, drinking moderately, and exercising can extend a…
U.S. Food Pyramid for Older Adults updated
U.S. Food Pyramid for Older Adults updated After almost a decade, the American Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults has been revised. The…
Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report
Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report Last summer, Health Canada moved to decrease the amount of trans fats in foods by encouraging the food…
Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D
Non-caucasians aren't getting enough of vitamin D Researchers from the University of Toronto have found all subjects of African origin to…