Blog Posts: Nutrition

Can diet impact mental well-being? Emerging evidence gives us some food for thought.

If you are currently working towards achieving or maintaining a healthy weight, consider these evidence-based strategies.

The use of echinacea to prevent and treat upper respiratory tract infections continues to be a matter of hot debate. New research weighs in on the conversation.

The Paleo diet encourages us to eat like our hunter-gatherer ancestors. While “going Paleo” may help with certain risk factors for heart disease, the jury is still out on these benefits and questions around safety remain.

Maintaining a healthy body composition is an important part of healthy aging. Research has found that a few different nutritional strategies may either keep you or get you on track.

Most Canadians eat out once a week or more, because it is more convenient, they don't have time, don't like to, or don't know how to cook. Some initiatives, such as collective kitchens, have been launched here and abroad to meet the nutritional, economical and social needs of people in the community.

There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you.

Food not only nourishes the body, it helps maintain or rebuild the individual and social identity of older adults. Deteriorating health or any other change due to aging threatens the social context of food activities, which can lead to social isolation and an identity crisis.

No salt, no problem? Not exactly. Low-sodium salt substitutes may help lower blood pressure, but they are not safe for everyone.

More and more people are embracing the digital age. Those with chronic diseases have the option of turning to the plentiful supply of dietary mobile apps to better manage their health. While these apps hold promise, more work is needed to determine if they are safe and effective.

When it comes to lowering your cholesterol, eating a “portfolio” of cholesterol-lowing foods may be a good way to invest in your heart health.

Looking for ways to ward off acute respiratory tract infections? Vitamin D3 supplements may be your answer to helping prevent these unwelcome events.

Losing weight and keeping it off is no easy task. While there are many popular diets out there, many are not backed by research to show that they work. However, a few do show promise.

Could vitamin D supplementation help you improve your blood sugar control? Research shows promise for some people living with type 2 diabetes.

Selenium has been touted to have anti-cancer properties, but new research suggests that selenium supplements may be too much of a good thing.

With the numbers of overweight and obese adults on the rise globally, people are looking to different types of diets for solutions. To shed pounds, going lacto-ovo vegetarian or vegan may help.

The global prevalence of diabetes continues to rise. Don’t become a statistic with the help of these simple lifestyle changes.

Mindfulness may be one way to help control your eating habits and become more physically active.

Eating out is convenient, but hidden calories can jeopardize a healthy diet. Can menu labeling help you make healthier food choices?

Got probiotics? These “good for you” bacteria, found in certain foods and available as supplements, contribute to a healthy digestive system and improve gastrointestinal problems.