Articles in Nutrition
Aspartame
One of the reasons for using an artificial sweetener is the quest to reduce calories and therefore lose or maintain body weight.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Body Mass
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are two measurements to identify if you are at increased risk of developing health problems because of your weight.
By Amy Parker, RD
Breakfast of Champions
Mom was right; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body needs 50 different nutrients everyday.
By Amy Parker, RD
Carbohydrate Loading
Carbohydrate loading or Glycogen loading is a concept derived from research published in Sweden.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are valuable sources of energy and other nutrients. Carbohydrates are derived primarily from plants and best known for their contribution to available quick energy
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Celebration Eating
Celebrations, special events, festivals are all times when we indulge in our favorite comfort foods
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Cholesterol Free
Reduce the cholesterol in your diet? There's no connection whatsoever between cholesterol in food and cholesterol in blood. None
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Daily Water
How much water to drink daily for health and sports performance. Daily fluid requirements will vary with ...
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Eating Out
Fast foods and restaurants can be an obstacle to maintaining a healthy weight. Dining out poses many challenges to a healthy lifestyle.
By Amy Parker, RD
Eating for Stress
A nutrition connection and stress can be intriguing because usually wise food choices are the last thing on our mind when we perceive stress but nutritional deficiencies are rarely the cause of the stress
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Emotional Eating
If you find yourself at the fridge when you are mad, glad, stressed or sad, you are not eating for energy.
By Amy Parker, RD
Fat Phobia
Not all fats are bad. Fat is a very functional source of energy.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Garlic
Many people today know that garlic has a large number of health and wellness benefits.
By Kathy Burns-Millyard
Goal Setting
New Year’s is a great time to think about what changes can be made to improve our health and well being but staying on top of these goals is equally important.
By Amy Parker RD
Halloween
Halloween Party. Gone are the days when the Treat part of Trick or Treat was an apple, home-made baking or bag of popcorn
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Healthy Carbs
Nutritious, complex carbs can be a great addition to a healthy lifestyle
By
Healthy Eating
We expect more for our money and unfortunately that is leading to more for our waistlines as well
By Amy Parker, RD
Holiday Food
Weight gain during holidays - eating sensibly during the Christmas season
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Holiday Weight
This holiday season buck the trends and avoid the Seasonal Seven - the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and the New Year
By Lynn Bode
Low Carb Low Fat
Low fat diet is the healthiest way to avoid serious diseases, right? Maybe wrong
By Naturopathic physician
Mental Health
Psychology and mental health at the center of your diet plan
By Jane Pegg
Menu Planning
Menu planning for the outdoor season. Prepare for that strenuous day hiking, climbing, gardening
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Munchies
The time between meals can become too long and a mini-meal is just what you need to tide you over till the next time you eat.
By Amy Parker, RD
Nutrition Bars
Nutrition bars can be divided into three categories based on ingredient characteristics and intended function.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Nutrition Jargon
Nutrition terms - free radicals, antioxidants, trans fatty acids, homocysteine, folic acid, bioavailability
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Optimal Diet
When the decision arrives that it is time to get fit, the diet may or may not receive attention it deserves
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Optimal Nutrition
Optimal nutrition for sports and exercise has three major objectives.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Peanut Butter or Pasta
Fuel of the future - Carbohydrate loading or fat loading?
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Protein Supplement Lingo
Protein supplements, have you ever wondered what those terms mean on the label?
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Protein primer
Protein, made from combinations of 22 known amino acids, makes up our DNA, hormones, enzymes, muscles
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Runners diet
When it comes to nutritional advice for sport and exercise there is always some new magic bullet product or plan designed to help you become the next super athlete.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Snacking
Almonds are a great snack for this time of the year. They are naturally high in magnesium, a nutrient most Canadians don't get enough of
By NC.
Snacks
Healthy snacks are (not just can be) an integral part of a healthy way of eating.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Soy Cooking
Soy products help lower cholesterol, reduce the severity of menopausal symptoms as well as reducing the risk of certain types of cancer, such as breast and prostate
By ARA
St. Johns Wort
The herb Hypericum performatum (St. John's Wort) has been effectively used to alleviate the symptoms of mild to moderate depression.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Story on Fat
Low fat, high fat, good fats, bad fats … we are overloaded everyday with information about fat
By Amy Parker, RD
Supplementation 101
Responsible supplementation is no longer an option if your objective is optimal health
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
What to Eat
What to eat. Are there any Superfoods? Fat accumulation cannot be blamed on fat consumption.
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Winter Nutrition
The winter season and the typical events that occur throughout the winter create significant challenges to the immune system
By Dr. L. Lee Coyne, Ph.D.
Workout Foods
Proper recovery is crucial to maximizing the results of a workout, and that starts with nutrition.
By Jane Pegg