Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, M.D., an Ottawa physician who specializes in bariatrics and writes the popular blog, Weighty Matters, is well known for his blustering criticisms of the food industry. He believes our environment is a major contributor to the obesity epidemic and as a result, is a very outspoken advocate for change. But as intolerant […]
In my last post, the spotlight was on flaxseed’s potent fibre perks but there’s much so more goodness to this little seed. Flaxseeds appear to offer an arsenal of weaponry in the battle against some common cancers. Numerous studies are showing protective effects of flaxseeds on both the prevention and spread of cancers including breast, […]
Flaxseeds, often relegated as a garnish on breads and rolls, offer a potent arsenal of weapons to fight disease. But all too often, flax is only found on the plates of those whose diets already score top marks for their food choices. Considering the accumulating research on flax it may be time for these little […]
The winter of 2014 just goes on and on with no sign of abating. Hibernating inside continues to appeal as does the allure of comfort food. Yet here it is February, Heart Month, the time when we should be paying special attention to healthy eating and exercise (not that we shouldn’t all year long, though). […]
Have you heard of camelina oil? You’re not alone if you have no idea what I am talking about. It’s the new Canadian produced omega-3 rich oil by a group called Three Farmers, and it’s chock full of omega-3 fats. Well, it’s actually not a new oil but just a recent addition to our marketplace. […]
Omega-3 fats are definitely a hotbed of research. Scientists are investigating health benefits and disease-fighting properties of these essential fats right through the life cycle from pregnancy to the elderly. From neurological development of the fetus and learning and behaviour of young children to mood disorders in adults, eye health, cardiovascular disease risk and even […]
For decades, all unsaturated fats had a health halo bestowed upon them. It was during the time that cholesterol was the arch enemy of heart health. Lowering blood cholesterol was the be all and end all of reducing your risk of having a heart attack and stroke. But science evolves and research has now shown […]
This week, from February 2nd until the 8th, marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It’s an annual event presented by National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC), a non-profit organization founded in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. First things, first. How can you tell if a person has […]
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