Fruit is full of natural sugar — but is it making you gain weight?
We’re all supposed to be eating at least two servings of fruit per day, but can fruit ever become unhealthy? Continue reading
Healthy Eating
How fish may reduce your child’s breast cancer risk
Incorporating more seafood and foods high in omega-3 fatty acids early on in a child’s life may reduce long-term breast cancer risk. Continue reading
Healthy eaters waste the most food, new study finds
Fruits and vegetables are among the most wasted foods, according to researchers. Here’s how you can reduce your food waste. Continue reading
Health Canada wants to make sure you know your food is high in sugar, sodium and saturated fat
Foods high in salt, sugar or saturated fat would carry a warning label on the front of the package, under the proposed regulations. Continue reading
7 healthy foods that are stopping you from losing weight
These foods are healthy, but their high calorie and high fat intake could be what’s preventing you from shedding those pounds. Continue reading
Danielle Smith: If you want to improve your health, eat more meat
If you were thinking of taking Environment Minister Shannon Phillips’ challenge to “eat less meat” this month, I’m happy to tell you that if you want to improve your health you should do the opposite: you should eat more. Continue reading
Rob Breakenridge: Minister’s apology for ‘eat less meat’ tweet misses the mark
It seemed to me – and to others – that it was a needless shot at Alberta’s beef, pork, and poultry industries. Continue reading
Take it slow and steady to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, experts advise
Begin by making small changes so that you can stick to the goals you’ve set out for 2018, experts say. Continue reading
Bob Layton Editorial: Guilt tax
Does a sugar tax slim you or just fatten government coffers? Continue reading
New Food Guide’s ‘foundational statements’ may emphasize veggies, plant-based food over meat
As the government prepares to unveil its updated food guide, public-opinion research is giving us fresh hints about what it will contain. One piece of official advice is simply to “enjoy your food.” Continue reading
