Happy Mother’s Day! Yes, mothers do indeed seem to impart the wisdom of the ages. The number of sayings that are now shown to have a foundation in science appears to be endless. But there is one that many of our mothers got wrong: the clean your plate or finish your food as there are […]
This weekend marks Mother’s Day, a time when we pay tribute to those women who have always known best. Sorry Robert Young and those who were fans of his old TV show, Father Knows Best. This is all about Mom. The wisdom of the ages – just how is it that mothers were so smart […]
Maintaining a healthy endothelium may indeed be the foundation to keeping your arteries in good shape yet it’s a tactic that’s all too frequently left out of the discussion about heart health. Here are 5 smart strategies that may arm your endothelium with weaponry to fight off assaults: • Go for healthy fats Research […]
When it comes to the link between affairs of the heart and nutritious eats, the goal is most often maintaining healthy arteries. But the endothelium is an important aspect that’s usually left out of the discussion – and it’s definitely one you should know more about. The endothelium is the lining of your blood vessel […]
Just using your beans once a day offers a significant pay off in terms of heart disease risk. It’s something we certainly don’t do nearly enough. Research published in the in Canadian Medical Association Journal reviewed 26 randomized controlled trials (the gold standard of research) which were conducted in centres in Canada and the United […]
Three common misconceptions I see regularly in my practice. Is your thinking wrong too? As a dietitian with a private nutrition counselling service, I’ve seen it all through my many years of practice – from weight loss and weight gain issues to eating disorders, diabetes, cholesterol lowering and healthy eating for pregnancy or for optimal […]
As with so many ills, the risk of conditions which can rob you of your vision rises with increasing age. And up there at the top of the list is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. While new treatments are currently being developed, prevention is key. Nutrition plays a […]
Now that spring is finally here, have you gone shopping for some brand new sunglasses? Are you vigilant about checking for their protection against UV light? Well, if you’re concerned about your peepers, then keep an eye on what you put on your plate. Accumulating research shows that enlightened eating may safeguard your vision and […]
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