Comfort Food

posted on January 24th, 2012

The dropping temperatures and shorter days of winter can leave the best of us feeling more fatigued, less physically active...

Vitamin D: A New Tool for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease?

posted on December 5th, 2011

You may have noticed a lot of buzz in the health media regarding vitamin D. Research now suggests that suboptimal...

Fall into Orange this November

posted on November 3rd, 2011

We know that eating green is good for us. But did you know that eating orange is as well? Of...

Love Your Carbs Again

posted on October 5th, 2011

Whether it’s a slice of crusty bread, crunchy cereal or a bowl of your favourite pasta, nothing spells comfort as...

Summer Mocha Smoothie

posted on August 8th, 2011

1 cup low-fat chocolate milk 1 1/2 cup ice 1/3 cup tofu (firm or medium-firm) 3/4 cup banana slices 2...

Coffee Lover Alert!

posted on August 8th, 2011

Love your java, guys? Here’s good news. According to research, coffee may lower the risk of prostate cancer. The U.S....

Phytosterols: Are They the Next Wonder-Food?

posted on July 6th, 2011

You may have seen yogurt and margarine brand television ads proclaiming their new cholesterol-lowering products made with phytosterols, also called...

All-Star Lunches

posted on June 1st, 2011

Most parents know that good nutrition is important to fuel our children’s active minds and healthy growing bodies. But did...

Spring Apple Parfaits

posted on May 5th, 2011

Serves 4 Ingredients 3 apples, diced (sweet varieties pair better with the tartness of the yogurt) 3 cups nonfat plain...

Debunking the “Rules” of Weight Loss

posted on May 5th, 2011

The weight loss industry is one of the fastest growing in the western world. There are countless rule books telling...