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Category: Health and Nutrition
Food and nutrition myth about eating up when you are pregnant
MYTH: When you’re pregnant, eat up! You are eating for two THE TRUTH: Pregnant women are commonly told they are “eating for two.” In reality, you need just a little more food, during the second and third trimesters, to get enough nutrients and calories to support a growing baby. Two or three extra Food Guide […]
Are you a “food addict?”
A new research from Newfoundland’s Memorial University suggests that one in 20 Canadians is a “food addict”, as determined by the Yale Food Addiction Scale. The Yale Food Addiction Scale consists of 27 statements describing eating habits such as: “I eat to the point where I feel physically ill,” and “I find myself constantly eating […]
Chill out with a frozen drink
Frozen drinks with crushed ice are an extremely delicious way to beat the summer heat and they come in many forms such as slush, granita, frappé, etc. Refreshing and colourful, they are a huge hit with youngsters, but beware, because their nutritional profile is not very flattering… These drinks almost always consist of sweetened water, […]
What does 200 Calories look like?
Some foods have significantly more Calories than others but what does the difference actually look like? Browsing through the web, I found a very enligthning video from ASAP Science that features 200 calorie servings of all your favourite foods, from apples to Big Macs, from wine to pizza.
Do vegetarians live longer?
According to a new study published last week in the online version of , vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates. Professor Orlich of the Loma Linda University in California, and colleagues examined a group of 73,308 men and women Seventh-day Adventists, for almost 6 years between 2002 and 2007. Study participants were categorized […]
One sugar-laced soda a day raises diabetes risk by 22 per cent
All it takes is one can of soda to increase risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%, according to a large European study published last week in Diabetologia. Using data from 25,000 people, in 8 European countries, over 16 years, researchers found that every extra 12 fluid ounce (340 mL) serving of sugar-sweetened beverage – about […]
Mediterranean diet’s benefits confirmed
Another major study was released this week on the health benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. This study, published on the found that people who eat it have a 30% lower risk of heart disease than those who eat a traditional low-fat diet. Close to 7500 people participated to this study in Spain over a 5-year […]
Cardiovascular health: Check to see if you are at risk
Every 7 minutes, someone becomes a victim of cardiovascular disease or stroke in Canada. Yet these are preventable and treatable. That is why the CHUM Cardiovascular Centre is organising “Cardiovascular disease awareness day” on February 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grande-Place du Complexe-Desjardins, Montreal.
Caper, a Delicious Bud
Did you know that capers are not the fruit, but the flower buds of the caper plant? They are harvested before they begin to open up. They are then dried, salted and pickled in vinegar. This is how they turn into a condiment with a tart and slightly bitter flavour. The smaller the capers, the […]
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
To help our readers keep healthy during the holidays, we are publishing here Health Canada’s recommendations Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey, can carry viruses, bacteria or parasites that could cause foodborne illness (“food […]
14 November, World Diabetes Day
Since 1991, 14 November has provided an opportunity for raising public awareness on issues related to the diabetes epidemic, and also on resources available for its prevention. Research has demonstrated beyond any doubt that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or at least deferred by adopting a healthy lifestyle through proper diet, regular exercise and […]
Prevent osteoporosis
As November is the month of osteoporosis, this is the perfect opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of taking care of our bones. It is diet that provides the necessary foods for building and maintaining bones, mainly with calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein. When the body lacks calcium, the skeleton provides the missing calcium. […]
