Nutrition Tips

• Mediterranean Diet is ‘gone,’ says World Health Organization – but is it?

  According to WHO, children in places that eat the Mediterranean diet are consuming more sugar, and it's causing obesity rates to rise.

  Health

  May 31, 2018
  
• Reality check: Are those weight-loss shakes you’ve been drinking ineffective?

  A recent study found that the majority of weight-loss shakes make exaggerated or untrue claims in the U.K. Here's what a Canadian dietitian says.

  Lifestyle

  May 25, 2018
  
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• How much is too much protein – and can over consumption hurt your health?

  Some fad diets really put an emphasis on meat, but is that healthy and are you getting the most benefits out of protein with these diets?

  Health

  May 22, 2018
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• 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.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2018
• 7 signs you might be magnesium deficient – and why it’s important you’re not

  Canadians aren't getting enough of this all-important nutrient, which can help in the fight against several major chronic diseases.

  Health

  Jan 10, 2018
• Avoid these 7 foods if you have a problem with heartburn

  Heartburn is different for everyone, but there are common foods that are more likely to trigger the unpleasant burning sensation.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2017
• Eat 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day to live longer, new study says

  Current Canadian guidelines already ask for Canadians to consume five to 10 servings a day, but not everyone is meeting that goal.

  Health

  Feb 23, 2017
• This simple new urine test can detect if you have a healthy diet

  British scientists say they’ve developed a five-minute urine test that could tell if you have a healthy diet. The quick test looks at how much fat, sugar, fibre and protein you’re eating.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2017