Canada’s Food Guide has been kicking around – in one form or another – for more than 75 years. You’ve probably got an old one stuffed inside your kitchen junk drawer or posted on your fridge, behind layers of take-out […]
It’s hard not to greet January 1st with a long list of things that you’ll do differently this year – from spending less time watching Netflix, to being nicer to your weird cousin, to finally getting around to losing that […]
Fall and winter are all about coziness and comfort. They’re also about another c-word: carbs. (And don’t forget the other MVPs of comfort food: fat, salt and sugar.) It can be challenging, as the air becomes cold, to resist crawling under a […]
Research shows a well-balanced diet is a contributing factor to preventing heart disease, cancer and other major health problems. This leaves people wondering if they need the extra nutrients that multivitamins claim to give. In reality, if you eat […]
Thousands of students across Canada have started their first year of college or university. For many, it’s their first real time away from home. They suddenly find themselves on their own, in a brand new place, without their parents around […]
If you’re expecting or hoping to become pregnant in the near future, now is the perfect time to take extra care with your health. Here are six tips to get you started on this exciting journey. Diet Despite the clichés, […]
Packing school lunches day after day can be a challenge – especially if you end up dealing with sad sandwiches and wilted carrot sticks at the end of the day. Here are 10 tips to make sure those lunch […]
It’s easier than ever for Nova Scotians to follow a vegan diet. You can find versatile, healthy and affordable plant-based ingredients no matter where you get your groceries. Many vegan foods are also considered “super foods” and offer a bigger […]
There was a time when high-protein diets were only the concern of body-builders and professional athletes, people looking to lose fat while rapidly increasing muscle mass. But these days, high-protein diets are all the rage as a way to get […]
Ah! The summer diet! Barbecues, burgers and ice cream; this season is full of indulgences – many lacking in nutrition. With the arrival of fall, many of us are returning to our routines and regular schedules. While getting back into […]
