Category Archives: Weight Management

Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals have been telling us for decades that “you are what you eat” and that healthy diets are critical for a long and disease-free life. But did you know that diets that include fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods can also help to prevent injuries? Liz Applegate, Ph.D., Director of Sports Nutrition ...click here to read more

Obesity levels in Canada are on the rise and this is why it is so important to look at all of the contributing factors in our environment.  Obesity has been associated with poor diets, super-sized portions and sedentary lifestyles. While these reasons for obesity may be true, they may not be the only factors to ...click here to read more

Wheat is the primary source of carbohydrates in many of our diets, and the average American consumes a whopping 55 pounds of wheat flour per year! Many of us our well aware that a diet full of refined wheat products such as croissants and bagels is not exactly conductive to good health. However, recent research ...click here to read more

Are you are currently counting calories, dieting to lose weight or trying to obtain good health? If so, eliminating unhealthy foods such as candy, refined carbohydrates, fried food and junk food can help you to achieve these goals. If you are like most, the thought of giving up so many of your favourite comfort foods ...click here to read more

In today’s society it is so important to consume healthy foods which will help to prevent and fight disease. What you eat has a direct impact on how your body performs and feels. Your body requires a diet that contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats, nutrients and minerals. What may surprise you is that not everything that ...click here to read more

You’ve taken the first step to a healthier lifestyle….you’ve started working out. Good for you! Use some of the tips mentioned here to burn more calories, lose more weight and build more muscle while you’re working out! 1. Start your day off right – with a nutritious breakfast low in calories Eat a calorie-rich breakfast ...click here to read more

The majority of the population would like to enhance athletic performance, overcome obesity, shape up or simply increase their energy. The gym is the perfect place to achieve these goals and fight obesity; however, with the ever increasing amount of exercise machines it can be hard to decipher the beneficial ones from the useless and/or ...click here to read more

It’s long been known that the foods comprising a person’s diet have a number of physiological impacts. New research, however, is suggesting that increased calorie consumption doesn’t just contribute to obesity, but also on the brain’s ability to function. Having a healthy diet, therefore, can combat obesity in seniors and also improve their mental performance, ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how important it is to get adequate amounts of sleep, especially before and after exercise or working out. If we don’t get enough sleep we will likely feel cranky and lethargic the next day, find it difficult to function and our performance will be compromised. Studies have shown that sleep regulates our mood ...click here to read more

Have you made a decision to lose weight? Have you tried numerous diets? Have you committed to a regular exercise program? Are you in good health but are still unable to shed those unwanted pounds? With your motivation waning, have you wondered if there’s something – anything – else you can do to help you ...click here to read more

One of the world’s deadliest killers couldn’t appear any sweeter, and each year it will contribute in the deaths of 35 million people. And if nothing is done, it appears that number could continue to grow. Last September for the first time in history, sugar was identified as one of the world’s most dangerous killers. ...click here to read more

For years people have used calorie reduction as a primary tool to lose weight, but for a lot of people this method doesn’t seem to work. Those who study the science of nutrition say we should all understand the mystery behind counting calories to lose weight. If you’ve been counting calories but not noticing any ...click here to read more

With childhood obesity rates on the rise in Canada, more and more provinces are trying to get junk food banned from our schools.  Many provinces have mandatory guidelines in place and a number of provinces have voluntary guidelines regarding the sale and consumption of junk food in schools.  A new study by researchers at Pennsylvania ...click here to read more

“Got Milk?” “Where’s Your Moustache?” “Everybody Needs Milk” “Recharge with Milk” “Get a Load of Milk” These are some of the slogans used by the American and Canadian dairy industries – all designed to entice the consumer. While dairy farmers tout the health benefits of milk (especially protein) and other dairy products, medical researchers and ...click here to read more