What’s in a Label?
As of December 2007 it was made mandatory for a Nutrition Facts Panel to be included on most pre-packaged foods. Exceptions include fresh vegetables and fruits, raw meat, poultry, fish […]
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Nutrition and Your Eye Health
Research has shown that nutrition can impact the development of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Through the administration of many studies, further backing up larger trials, results have shown […]
“Break” -the- “Fast”
Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day! But why? According to a study by The American Heart Association (http://www.americanheart.org), eating breakfast may reduce the risk of obesity by […]
Take a Stretch Break!
We know that our body is made up of a number of key and crucial muscles to help protect our bones and keep our posture as upright as possible. In […]
A “Step” in the Right Direction
The overwhelming awareness surrounding the need to increase activity levels in order to lead healthy active lives seems to be getting more attention, and carried forth through a number of […]
Chick Pea Salad
Prepare this salad ahead of time for that quick lunch one afternoon or to accompany a picnic meal! 1 can chick peas (or any other bean of choice) ½ each […]
Vegetable and Fruit Salad
Make this fresh, crisp cool salad as a side dish or lunch favourite!! 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped ¾ C baby carrots, chopped 1 pear, chopped […]
Healthy Waists
Recently, waist circumference has become the ideal way to measure an individual’s healthy weight. Simply weighing yourself is not the only way to determine your health risk. Weight stored around […]
Your Foot Health
We look after our overall health by incorporating a trip to the gym, preparing a nutritious dinner, getting a good night’s sleep, among many other ‘health-promoting’ daily happenings; but how […]
Antioxidants and Disease Prevention
As a society, we hear quite frequently about certain food “properties” which can be attributed to help fight cancer, or prevent the onset of the disease. Antioxidants have been in […]