Caffeine is a natural and bitter-tasting substance that acts as a stimulant. Although too much caffeine may have undesirable outcomes, drinking coffee in moderation may lower risk of developing certain cancers and diabetes.
Feeling bloated is very uncomfortable and can be embarrassing when you are in public. Sometimes we choose to eliminate certain foods and make them our enemy, hoping that symptoms go away. Often, self-prescribed eliminations of food do not pose any benefit, and restrict us from nutritious foods.
Salmon is one of the best choices for fish! It is very nutritious and is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Most of the salmon sold is either labeled as wild or farmed. What is the difference between these two? Do they impact the nutritional value of salmon? Should one be chosen over the other?
Oats are an excellent choice for breakfast: they are whole grain, which means that including it as part of your regular diet can help lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and digestive problems
The eggs sold in Canada are antibiotic and hormone free, and are produced following set standards for food safety – so they are safe! A possibly surprising fact… brown eggs are NOT more nutritious than white eggs.
Artificial sweeteners have gained much popularity over the years as an alternative to caloric sweeteners such as table sugar. At the same time, there is much confusion because of all the contradictory research that at times considers artificial sweeteners safe and at other times refers to the adverse health effects that they cause.
As a dietitian, the regular bread in my house is “whole grain” bread, and I am being specific: whole GRAIN (not whole WHEAT). Ever noticed the difference? I know… they look very similar!
Our body relies on sodium for its most basic functions; however, our diet tends to provide us with more sodium than what our body needs.
There are days when I get home and the last thing I want to do is to prepare food. However, over the years I have experimented with quick and easy recipes that don’t take much of my time and still allow me to eat healthy!
Chances are you have heard of the Mediterranean Diet – it is one of the most popular diets when it comes to health benefits.