Can you imagine getting nutritional advice to steer clear of any dark leafy green vegetables? Well, it happens on a regular basis for those who are prescribed the blood-thinning medication, Coumadin, a.k.a. warfarin. The very people who may benefit the most from all the advantages these foods provide won’t touch them due to medical directives. […]
Kudos to Dietitians of Canada (DC), I am proud to say, my professional association for dietitians, representing almost 6000 members at the local, provincial and national levels. DC has made it clear that it agrees with NDP MP Libby Davies that the Government of Canada should be the leader in monitoring the sodium levels in […]
There are many surprising choices that top the banana’s potassium content. Sodium and potassium are two minerals that play a balancing act together in maintaining good health. Yet sodium always seems to get all the attention while potassium is often left out of the spotlight. Accumulating research, though, ought to make you take note of […]
When it comes to the villains of the fast food world, McDonalds is often put forth as a chief example. In the meantime, Canada’s favourite coffee chain, Tim Hortons, lurks quietly behind the scenes without getting much negative attention. But if you’re a Timmie’s fan, do you have any idea of the minefield of sodium […]
This weekend, as we turn the clocks back, marks the official start to our desire to hibernate. It’s not the cold weather, as many believe, that ups our desire for heartier fare. It’s the shorter days that send on the hunt for higher calorie options. Outsmart your body, though, with a bowl of soup. Here’s […]
Kale is hot: It’s everywhere you look – restaurants, food magazines farmers’ markets and grocery stores. While I’m sometimes happy to see a food trend bite the dust (bacon in anything and everything that’s edible, thank you very much), I hope this one continues to have true staying power. If you haven’t yet jumped on […]
Vitamin E is set to make a big comeback as a powerful protector of your health. But if you’re someone who takes or has taken supplements containing vitamin E, you likely won’t recognize it as it’s not the same old face you may be used to. Tocotrienols, as they’re known, are part of the vitamin […]
Forget complicated programs, DASH is easy and provides a wealth of benefits. Does your head spin when you try to figure out where you stand on your nutrient scores – are you getting enough calcium, potassium or folate, for example? Turns out you don’t have to sweat the small stuff. Research is increasingly showing that […]
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