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…
Omega-3 rich oil lowers blood pressure
Omega-3 rich oil lowers blood pressure According to study findings from researchers in Greece, a diet rich in omega-3 rich flaxseed oil may reduce blood…
Selenium may reduce prostate cancer in some men
Selenium may reduce prostate cancer in some men New research findings from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trail suggest…
Selenium may slow age related cognitive decline
Selenium may slow age related cognitive decline French researchers have found that the natural decline in mental function that happens with age may be…
Heart and Stroke Foundation finds women have increased risk of death from heart disease
Heart and Stroke Foundation finds women have increased risk of death from heart disease The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada released their Annual…
Whole grain fact sheet boosts awareness
Whole grain fact sheet boosts awareness The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has released a new whole grains fact sheet to promote understanding…
Magnesium boosts bone health in teens
Magnesium boosts bone health in teens Research findings from Yale University School of Medicine have found that magnesium supplements during adolescence may…
US Children not getting enough fruit and vegetables
US Children not getting enough fruit and vegetables According to research findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, less than 12…
Fibre linked to lower breast cancer risk
Fibre linked to lower breast cancer risk New findings from British researchers suggest that a high fibre intake of 30 grams or more per day is associated…
Calcium lowers cholesterol during weight loss
Calcium lowers cholesterol during weight loss According to Canadian researchers at Laval University, getting enough calcium and vitamin D during weight loss…