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Probiotics Can Ease Digestive Upset of Antibiotics
Probiotics — live micro-organisms that offer some benefit to their host — significantly reduce the risk for diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, a review of 82 trials has concluded. Most of the studies tested species of Lactobacillus, found in yogurt, … Continue reading
Fast Eaters May Have Higher Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
slooooow down, fast eaters! Research presented at the International Congress of Endocrinology and European Congress of Endocrinology shows that people who eat fast have a 2.5-times higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, compared with slower eaters. “The prevalence of Type … Continue reading
Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice:
When it comes to good nutrition, all forms of fruits and vegetables matter—fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice.With 200+ options and a variety of convenient packaging to make fruits and vegetables easy to store and easy to serve, there’s … Continue reading
Top Five Tips for Weight Loss by Dr. Gary Mendoza PhD., BSc., RNutr
1.Be psychologically ready to make the changes required – My research indicates that unless you are psychologically in the ‘Action’ stage of change then your attempts will be futile. Sit down and compose a list of compelling reasons why you … Continue reading
Sugar Linked to Heart Disease, Cancer
By Meghan G. Loftus A segment that aired on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday features comments from a few experts who think sugar could contribute to the development of many serious health problems, including heart disease and cancer. The primary … Continue reading
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Hip arthritis causes wear=and-tear of the normal joint surface Image © Medical Multimedia Group For over two decades there has been a debate in the treatment of osteoarthritis about the use of the joint supplements glucosamine and chondroitin. Osteoarthritis … Continue reading
Will Physical Exercise Lower Your Blood Sugar Levels?
The relationship in between physical exercise and blood sugar levels is clear; muscles need to have power to move, and glucose or sugar, is a key source of fuel that tends to make movement doable. Physical activity has far-reaching effects … Continue reading
Study: Too much red meat may shorten lifespan
(Health.com) — Want to live longer? Trade some of the red meat in your diet for fish, nuts, whole grains, and other healthier protein sources, Harvard researchers say. That’s the conclusion of a new study, published this week in the … Continue reading
March is Nutrition Month!
Here are some of our favourite (favourite as in frustrating) nutrition myths: Sea salt is better for your health than table salt. Read our blog post about this here Detox diets cleanse my body. This is a personal favourite – like … Continue reading
Drink Your Milk
Think you’re getting a nutritional boost from your morning cereal? Up to 40 percent of the vitamins in fortified cereals dissolve in the milk. If you don’t drink the leftover cow juice, you’re not getting the fancy-pants nutrients!
The 5 Worst Sweeteners
Learn the bitter truth about some “natural” sweeteners. By Leah Zerbe Topics: sugar Some sweeteners should be used in moderation. You might want to completely avoid others. At this point, it’s common knowledge that too much sugar bad for us. … Continue reading
3 Super Foods for a Long Life
Prevent dementia, clear your arteries, and live longer with this trio of great-for-you edibles: apples, pecans, and fish! That’s right. You can get triple the anti-aging benefits when you make these 3 super foods staples in your diet: Apples for … Continue reading
Meatless Monday: Super Bowl Foods That Won’t Add Bulk
Beat out only by Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest eating day in America. Party favorites, like chips, pretzels, pizza, and beer, help the average American snack through an extra 1,200 calories and 50 grams of fat on … Continue reading
What’s Behind the Rise in Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes has been increasing in incidence, largely due to the obesity epidemic. But type 1 diabetes is also on the increase worldwide – and experts aren’t sure why. By Amy Solomon, Senior Editor It seems every day, … Continue reading
Seared Salmon with Soy-Ginger Noodles and Vegetables This recipe has no customer images yet. Click here to upload a photo. Email recipe | Print recipe | Post to Twitter | Post to Facebook Rated by 5 people Rate this | … Continue reading