Category Archives: Diets

The Mediterranean diet is a diet that is based upon healthy eating as opposed to counting carbohydrates and calories and it has been followed for thousands of years by the residents of the Mediterranean coast. It is highly revered for its ability to promote good health and its consumption is associated with a reduced risk ...click here to read more

Do you find sweet-tasting food items more appealing than other food products?  The search for that particular sweet taste has been a part of our nutrition and has influenced human behavior for centuries.  The sweet taste in certain food items may be comforting and appealing, yet its consumption may also increase one’s risk of obesity, ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful chronic disease that is mainly characterized by inflammation of the joints.  Several risk factors have been strongly associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.  However, it is also important to understand that there are other factors that may also influence the occurrence of this joint ...click here to read more

Since 1950, the amount of information regarding the nutrition of the food that we consume has increased by nearly 900 percent.   Despite this fact, obesity has risen by 214 percent and roughly two out of every three adults in America are now classified as overweight or obese.   Being overweight is not merely a cosmetic issue, ...click here to read more

A great way to achieve and maintain as state of good health is to consume a diet chocked full of functional foods. Functional foods are foods that contain bioactive compounds which have been proven to reduce the risk of chronic disease and/or provide a beneficial physiological effect when they are consumed.  Most fruits and vegetables ...click here to read more

As women move through different stages of their lives, their nutritional requirements continue to change.  A diet consisting of healthy food is obviously important, but differing amounts of certain vitamins and nutrients are needed during different phases of growth and development.  What is considered a healthy diet when you were a young girl is not ...click here to read more

We have been bombarded with diet plans, diet pills, fasting techniques and dozens of other weight loss programs in our quest to beat the bulge. For some people the drive to lose weight or to avoid the risk of obesity becomes an obsession; they want to know what the secret is to shedding pounds. Nutritionists, ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for a quick weight loss solution, a key ingredient in your cupboard may be part of the solution.  A new study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry found that the compound, piperine, that gives black pepper its’ characteristic taste may aid with quick weight loss by blocking the formation ...click here to read more

Spring is all about starting fresh and that can include adjustments to our lifestyle. Many North Americans choose this time of year to begin new diet and exercise programs, and in recent years the spring detox has become very popular. There is a good and bad way to go about detoxification though. Registered dieticians say ...click here to read more

Adopting an optimistic outlook, surrounding yourself with loved ones, and exercising regularly will all help you to age gracefully. Consuming a healthy diet is also vitally important and choosing healthy food over processed food will help to increase your energy levels and reduce your risk of obesity. Reducing your risk of obesity is very important ...click here to read more

Does your body mass index (BMI) suggest that you need to lose weight or register in a local weight loss program?   For decades, BMI has been regarded as the standard tool in determining the amount of body fat of an individual, based on the ratio of the person’s height and weight.  The BMI of a ...click here to read more

People’s diets have changed drastically over the past few decades. Diets now consist of high-fat, high-carbohydrate, and calorie packed foods that have added on pounds to millions of people. The change in the diets of has increased obesity levels in this country – approximately 25% of North American adults are obese. It is accepted that ...click here to read more

With obesity levels on the rise around the world, many people are searching for quick weight loss options. They don’t want to be counting calories and limiting what they can eat, instead they want a simple, quick weight loss solution.  While there are prescription medications available for weight loss, they are expensive and have side ...click here to read more

Do you find it hard to skip your favorite chocolate bar or junk food for quick weight loss?  A recent study conducted by the Pennsylvania State University showed that eating chocolate or junk food such as a sweet snack actually helps in natural weight loss.  The most common recommendation for overweight and obese people is ...click here to read more