Canadian Health Network's Healthlink Newsletter
Canadian Health Network's Healthlink Newsletter Healthlink is a twice-monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian Health Network, delivering the latest information…
Fad diets may risk bone health
Fad diets may risk bone health According to the UK’s National Osteoporosis Society, fad diets are leading women to consume less calcium, and as a…
Teachers use yo-yos to teach portion sizes
Teachers use yo-yos to teach portion sizes In an attempt to promote healthy eating and address the rising rates of obesity, the Texas Department of…
Nutrition savvy health reporters
Nutrition savvy health reporters Congratulations to Laura DiBattista of City TV! Ms. DiBattista was found to be the most nutritionally in-the-know at the…
Best bets for breakfast cereals
Best bets for breakfast cereals Whole grains and antioxidants are hot in the cold cereal aisle. Following are a few of the latest releases. Our September…
New study questions low-fat advice
New study questions low-fat advice According to study findings published in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a low fat…
Safe seafood choices
Safe seafood choices Finding fish with minimal chemical contamination may soon be as simple as reading a label. Fish is protein rich and heart healthy, but…
Packing lunch, eating dinner with kids helps parents stay thin
Packing lunch, eating dinner with kids helps parents stay thin According to Canadian researchers at the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University,…
Eat your mushrooms for more antioxidants
Eat your mushrooms for more antioxidants Research findings from Penn State University report that button mushrooms are the number one source of an…
Parents key in eating habits of children
Parents key in eating habits of children According to recent study findings, kids whose parents do not discourage poor eating habits and sedentary activities…