New US food pyramid to address obesity epidemic
New US food pyramid to address obesity epidemic The American government is moving to revamp its famous "food pyramid" dietary guidelines amid…
Nutrition strategies for preventing migraines
Nutrition strategies for preventing migraines One in five Canadians suffers from migraine, a type of headache that results from inflammation of the blood…
Diet and exercise advice for cancer survivors
Diet and exercise advice for cancer survivors The American Cancer Society has issued a "Guide for Informed Choices," designed to advise cancer…
Nutrition strategies to manage hypoglycemia
Nutrition strategies to manage hypoglycemia Hypoglycemia develops when the glucose (sugar) level in your blood falls below normal. During the process of…
Hydration tips to beat the summer heat
Hydration tips to beat the summer heat Water is the most abundant compound in the human body - it makes up 50 to 80 percent of our body weight, yet we tend…
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet
For teens, dinner with family means healthier diet Teenagers who eat dinner with their parents are more likely to eat fruits, vegetables and dairy foods than…
Nutrition strategies for cystic fibrosis
Nutrition strategies for cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, potentially fatal, inherited disorder that affects the glands in the body that…
Coping with food cravings
Coping with food cravings A food craving is an intense desire for a particular food. It is not just an increased appetite, but rather a need for a…
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids The American Heart Association released new guidelines last week that aim to fight heart disease before…
Nutrition tips to prevent the common cold
Nutrition tips to prevent the common cold The following text is an excerpt from Leslie Beck's Nutrition Encyclopedia (Prentice Hall Canada, 2001),…