Category Archives: Healthy Eating

India has been known, throughout history, as the home of spices. These condiments have sparked wars between kings, and fueled the discovery of entire continents. Today, these keepers of flavor maintain their regal status in the fields of medicine and nutrition, exhibiting incredible medicinal properties in addition to their savory seasoning. However, unfortunately, spice savants ...click here to read more

I have a confession to make. I, like most North Americans, love eating meat. The tantalizing sizzle of a steak on the barbeque gets my mouth watering. The aroma of a steaming turkey roasting in the oven makes me tingle with excitement. The gargantuan-sized burger advertisement that I see on my way to the clinic ...click here to read more

Nuts have always been seen as one of the best sources of minerals and fatty acids on the planet. Nuts provide unsaturated fats, which help to reduce cholesterol levels. They are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber, and they contain a good deal of Vitamin E, a vitamin that helps protect against coronary artery disease and other ...click here to read more

Research out of the University of Eastern Finland is adding strength to the theory that “we are what we eat.”  A student at the University has presented her doctoral thesis in the field of nutritional epidemiology and has concluded that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of depression. The research conducted a follow-up with ...click here to read more

Fish is steadily gaining popularity as a natural source of Omega 3 fatty acids, a natural supplement that can help prevent cancer and mental disease. However, new research is showing that blindly following this trend may prove detrimental to your health. Seafood–fish in particular–is becoming a staple part of the North American diet. While it ...click here to read more

When it comes to ensuring good health and strong bones as we age, most of us have come to think of a tall, cold glass of milk as the ultimate symbol of health and wellbeing. However, according to a study from the University of Jaen in Spain, milk may no longer provide the clean bill ...click here to read more

If regularly eating probiotic-infused yogurt could improve your brain function and boost your mood, you might never turn down a cup of yogurt again. Researchers at UCLA have discovered that brain foods really do exist, with probiotic yogurt being one of the most easily accessible brain foods available on the market.  This breakthrough research study ...click here to read more

Could your commitment to healthy living be making you sick?  Some everyday food practices that most of us do with the best of intentions could actually be undermining all your efforts to eat less fat, increase fruit and veggie intake, and prepare meals hygienically at home. Danger lurks in your kitchen, in packaged foods and ...click here to read more

Pollen, dust, mold, and fur from family pets all have one thing in common: for some people, all these substances cause severe allergic reactions. Allergies range in severity from person to person, and can even be life threatening for some. A new analysis of past allergy studies, published in the Pediatrics journal, suggests that babies ...click here to read more

As a parent or a simple apple juice enthusiast, the last thing you want to worry about when purchasing your child’s favorite drink is the possibility of toxins or cancer risks.  Sadly, that was exactly the case recently. Due to a recent outburst from parents and general shoppers, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has decided ...click here to read more

Most of us have had it drummed into our heads from a very early age that fruits and vegetables are essential for good health. Motivated to lose weight, boost immunity or just feel better, people intuitively turn to fruits and vegetables to help them reach their goals. But a new study conducted by the Karolinska ...click here to read more

The population in North America is aging, and along with aging comes an increased risk of hip fractures from falls.  Hip fractures are serious injuries that often result in long-term disability in the senior population, with three quarters of these hip fractures occurring in women.   New research published in the Journal of Bone and ...click here to read more

The other day, a few colleagues of mine were debating – yet again – over the issue of genetically modified foods (GMOs) in North America, spurred by a recent outcry against the U.S. for selling “genetically polluted” wheat to the international community. The USDA discovered that several commercial wheat crops had become accidentally contaminated with ...click here to read more

Despite the fact that more and more people are being warned to watch their salt intake, a recent U.S. study showed that 90 percent of Americans continue to consume sodium at levels much higher than the recommended daily intake. This is contributing to some of our leading health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, ...click here to read more