Healthy Food

Research out of the University of Eastern Finland is adding strength to the theory that “we are what we eat.”  A student at the University has presented her doctoral thesis in the field of nutritional epidemiology and has concluded that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of depression. The research conducted a follow-up with ...click here to read more

Could your commitment to healthy living be making you sick?  Some everyday food practices that most of us do with the best of intentions could actually be undermining all your efforts to eat less fat, increase fruit and veggie intake, and prepare meals hygienically at home. Danger lurks in your kitchen, in packaged foods and ...click here to read more

Eating healthy food is the key to living a long and healthy life. Although more people are aware of this fact than ever before, a recent survey published on the Rabobank website revealed that the consumption of healthy foods is actually at an all-time low. While governments around the world are trying to promote a ...click here to read more

Most of us have heard the stern warnings about mixing alcohol with medications. A lot of pharmacists put caution labels right on pill bottles; however, we don’t hear a lot about the dangers of mixing certain foods with medications. However, doctors across North America say it’s no myth; some foods really do pose a threat ...click here to read more

The population in North America is aging, and along with aging comes an increased risk of hip fractures from falls.  Hip fractures are serious injuries that often result in long-term disability in the senior population, with three quarters of these hip fractures occurring in women.   New research published in the Journal of Bone and ...click here to read more

The rise in child obesity has been at the heat of controversy for many years now. Excess weight often results in elevated cholesterol levels and it predisposes our children to cardiovascular disease, which is affecting people at younger ages than ever before. Feeding our children a healthy food based diet is essential to keeping their ...click here to read more

While some seniors complain of the toll that the years have taken on them, others enthusiastically claim that they feel even more healthy and alive than they ever did in their forties. One way to turn your senior years into your golden ones is to make sure that you continue to meet the unique and ...click here to read more

Is Salt Really at Fault?  Salt has been used since ancient times as a seasoning, preservative, disinfectant, and even a unit of exchange. It has been valued highly throughout history. But lately, salt is being seen more and more as a villain. The media is replete with stories about the negative impact of salt on ...click here to read more

We all experience bad days that have us feeling down and low, leading us to reach for sugary comfort foods. However, those feel-good foods could actually be making you feel worse. Diet has an enormous impact on your health, and also plays a major role in your general mood.  While particular foods serve to repress ...click here to read more

The more depressing part of the year is definitely upon us, and going outside, never mind to an outdoor market for fresh produce has officially become the bottom of your list of priorities. This cold weather might have you in hibernation mode, and you may have also noticed that two things have suffered, your diets, ...click here to read more

Everyone enjoys a good meal, be it a Western dish or a specific Asian cuisine.  Although we all use common food items, such as potatoes, carrots, and peas, these ingredients are cooked according to specific traditional methods.  We are thus given a wide range of food options that can well address our need for nutrition, ...click here to read more

Christmas is a time for family and friends to get together for some quality time.  And many of these gatherings revolve around food. However, you may want to be cautious before reaching for the holiday stales as they’re often packed full of calories which can be disastrous for your waistline! Foods that Are Full of ...click here to read more

Research shows that diets consisting of healthy food options such as fruits and veggies, lean meats, whole grains and low fat dairy products provide ample health benefits.  The trick to experiencing these health benefits is learning how to eat healthy food consistently. The first step to ensure we’re eating healthy food in our diets is ...click here to read more

Mom always says “eat your vegetables”…we have plenty to choose from, both domestic and imported. Still, many North Americans aren’t eating a lot of veggies. For many people, the juice bar craze of recent years has been a substitute. Make Sure to Eat These Healthy Foods To call vegetables a healthy food is a bit ...click here to read more