How often should you weigh yourself?
How often should you weigh yourself? If you haven’t stepped on the bathroom scale for quite some time, it’s time you did. That’s true…
7 ways to eat more leafy greens
7 ways to eat more leafy greens Leafy green vegetables are well-known for their exceptional nutrient content: they’re loaded with key vitamins, minerals…
5 ways to eat less ultraprocessed food
5 ways to eat less ultraprocessed food It’s not sodium or saturated fat or sugar, in isolation, that’s making us fat and unhealthy. It’s our…
Seven brain-healthy foods (and beverages)
Seven brain-healthy foods (and beverages) Eating a combination of brain-friendly foods such as leafy greens, berries, fish, nuts and olive oil is thought to…
What to eat to lower your cholesterol
What to eat to lower your cholesterol If you’ve been told your cholesterol is on the high side, take steps now to bring your number down. That's…
15 tips to add leafy greens to your diet
15 tips to add leafy greens to your diet Popeye was right it seems. Research suggests eating spinach can make your muscles stronger. But it's not the iron…
8 tips for a heart-healthy diet
8 tips for a heart-healthy diet February marks Heart Month, a time when North Americans are urged to take inventory of their personal risk factors for…
8 foods (beyond bran) to combat constipation
8 foods (beyond bran) to combat constipation Constipation can make you feel bloated, distended, anxious and downright miserable. And for some people,…
12 ways to add beans and lentils to your diet
12 ways to add beans and lentils to your diet Many of us know that legumes - e.g. lentils, split peas, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans - are good for…
Are you really hungry?
Are you really hungry? Managing your weight requires knowing what to eat. But that’s only part of the story. Before you grab a snack or reach for…