Chances are you’ve already come across countless strategies on how to survive the holiday season in roughly the same shape as you started. But there’s one weapon against overeating that’s far superior to others: eating a steaming hot bowl of soup, particularly one chock full of chunky veggies, before you hit the party circuit or […]
I remember the days way back when I first started my nutrition counselling practice and the thinking was that if you were thin, you could subsist on potato chips and a cola drink with no adverse effects. It was only the overweight who had to consider the nutritional value of their eats. Well, nutritional science […]
Health Canada: It’s time to protect the health of Canadians. Yes, I have a list of complaints about Health Canada and their lack of action on far too many issues: trans fats, sodium and peanut butter, just to name a few. But the matter of what is called whole wheat in this country ranks right […]
Here we go again. Just when it seemed like the low-carb craze was finally over, a new book called Wheat Belly comes along. While the book looks like a critique of modern day wheat and its impact on our health, it’s simply yet another book that bashes carbs of all sorts – it just comes […]
Yet another ’80s trend has made a comeback. Frozen yogurt shops continue to open everywhere. If you’re looking for a refreshing snack, it does seem like a wise nutrition option, but it may not be as smart as you think. Your choice could be a minefield of calories and sugar. Yogurt first made its appearance […]
Hens across the country have likely been working overtime in preparation for the holidays of Easter and Passover. Eggs are definitely front and centre on many celebratory menus. But at other times of the year, they continue to get a bad rap. For many, the fact that they contain cholesterol has often unfairly overshadowed their […]
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