Category Archives: Functional Foods

It is very common to eat several different food groups together when we eat our meals. Most of us are trying to make an effort to balance our diet by including protein, fruits and vegetables, and grains and other good starches. However, striking the right balance can be tricky. There are certain foods that digest ...click here to read more

I have a tub of sour cream that’s been sitting in my fridge for almost a month now. It smells OK, but should I really use a scoop on my baked potato? A baked potato is a lot more appealing with sour cream, in my mind. Wait. It’s expired! But like many people, I hate ...click here to read more

Pineapple already has so much going for it. It’s delicious, of course, and inherently summery. A cooling treat on a hot day and a nice change of pace from apples and oranges. But did you know that this healthy food also has impressive health benefits? Here are the Top 5 reasons to add this healthy ...click here to read more

When it comes to packing my son, Quinton’s, lunch box, I’m an all-star. No ready-made Lunchables. I’ve got three types of raw vegetables, often with dip on the side, a sandwich with nitrate-free ham and lettuce, or nut butter (no peanuts, of course), organic applesauce, sunflower seeds. Gold star! He’s just turned five and is ...click here to read more

Man cannot live on bread alone. Although there is something about bread fresh from the oven that I find hard to resist. More to the point, do you eat plenty of fish, chicken or eggs? How about soy, nuts and seeds? Well protein-rich foods such as these may be linked to an even lower risk ...click here to read more

I had cereal from a box almost every morning growing up. It’s convenient, tasty (especially with miniature marshmallows) and, once you add your milk, you’ve got pretty much a complete meal with calcium, protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Mom always had us eating a bit of fresh fruit, too, to cover all the nutritional basis. ...click here to read more

What lies underneath that bright yellow peel? An abundance of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and functioning at its best! Turns out, the humble banana is more important for your health than you may have realized, so take a lesson from those energetic apes. Here’s why. Are you getting enough vitamin C, magnesium, ...click here to read more

When you head out to your local grocery store, you’re likely enticed by labels on boxes saying, “All Natural” and “Nothing Artificial.” Who wants fake food? As a consumer, these claims make you feel good that you are purchasing wholesome food for you and your family – food that’s good for you. Right? Turns out ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on the Greek yogurt fad You know, I’m all for treating food as medicine. What you take in plays a major role in how the body functions, how we feel and how strong we become in fighting off sickness. Good food and a balanced diet, to me, are the ...click here to read more

Alright, admit it. How many times have you caved in to the creaminess of a full-fat latte or frozen yogurt? It’s an indulgence you don’t necessarily need to worry about. In fact, if you want to reduce your body fat, you may want to try consuming more whole-fat dairy products. Bring back the full fat! ...click here to read more

Did you know that if everyone over the age of 50 followed their grandmother’s advice, thousands of lives would be saved every year? According to the University of Oxford’s Comparative Proverb Assessment Modelling Study – published in the British Medical Journal – an apple per day could keep the doctor away after all. In fact, it could ...click here to read more

Dr. Victor Marchione shares his views on controversial new food theory Here you are, trying to get in your five to 10 fruits and vegetables a day, drink more water and cut down on those Peak Freans cookies with vanilla yogurt cream filling. Tasty! A balanced diet with proper nutrition – and less bad fats ...click here to read more

In an attempt to lead a healthy lifestyle, many people attempt to move away from unhealthy saturated sources of fat, and to enrich their diet with heart healthy forms of fatty acids instead. Certain fats are essential for healthy living, contributing to proper brain function, the production of hormones, and the construction of health cells. ...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