Folic acid may up risk of colon cancer
Folic acid may up risk of colon cancer It's clear that folic acid reduces the rate of birth defects. However, since folic acid fortification of certain…
Low-glycemic diets better than low-fat diets for weight loss
Low-glycemic diets better than low-fat diets for weight loss Weight loss plans that allow dieters to eat all the low glycemic index (GI) foods they want are…
So-called “bad†fats can make heart attacks more severe
So-called “bad†fats can make heart attacks more severe Scientists have found that trans and saturated fats not only clog arteries, they also…
Are your friends making you fat?
Are your friends making you fat? If your friends and family are gaining weight, chances are you will too. A startling new study suggests that obesity is…
Study links soft drinks to heart disease
Study links soft drinks to heart disease Having just one soft drink a day is associated with increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study…
Dieters crave calories, not carbs
Dieters crave calories, not carbs People wanting to lose weight are battling calorie addiction, not carbohydrate addiction, suggests new research findings…
EatRight Ontario provides access to Registered Dietitians
EatRight Ontario provides access to Registered Dietitians The government of Ontario has joined forces with Dietitians of Canada to launch EatRight Ontario -…
Health Canada launches new Food Guide
Health Canada launches new Food Guide For the first time since 1992, Health Canada has launched a new Food Guide for Canadians. The new guide…
CSPI petitions for consistent labelling
CSPI petitions for consistent labelling The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer advocacy group with offices in the United States and…
Test your fast food IQ
Test your fast food IQ Health professionals in the nutrition industry have been applauding changes to labelling requirements – from grocery items to…