If you have ever tried figuring out the fat grams on food labels, you may have realized they don't add up. That's because the trans fat content never had to be declared on labels...until now. Manufacturers have until the end of 2005 to apply new federal labeling regulations to food products, which includes listing 13 key nutrients, along with trans...

In 1995, 1.5 million Canadians were diagnosed with diabetes. Today, it’s up to 2 million and by 2010 it will rise to an alarming 3 million. While there are two major types of diabetes, 90% of diabetics have Type 2 or Adult Onset Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing yet preventable chronic diseases in Canada today, and the focus...

Which of the following meals makes a nutritious, balanced breakfast? Scrambled eggs with cheese Whole wheat toast with jam Coffee and bagel Slice of vegetable pizza and orange juice The only answer is d). To find out why, read on. If you're like most North Americans, you didn't make time for breakfast today. Studies show that breakfast...

It's back to school and time to dust off the lunchboxes, stock up on brown bags and face the challenge of feeding your lunch bunch. Lunch is important. Kids who eat healthy meals have more energy, better attention spans and better behavior....all of which helps them learn better. But, the most nutrient-packed lunch won't be eaten if it doesn't look...

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought it timely to write about gifts of love. While some have experimented with seafood, spicy food, or ginseng to spark romance, this article focuses on the most famous and commonly available love potion--chocolate. Whether an aphrodisiac or not, chocolate has immense appeal . . . especially to women....

You've heard it before . . . eat your broccoli, it's good for you! Well, it's true. Eating more broccoli, citrus fruits, onions and soy beans may help to protect you from cancer. And not just because of the nutrients they contain . . . it's more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods. They're called "phytochemicals," meaning plant...

The most common cause of constipation is a decision made by the child to delay going to the bathroom after having a painful experience. While there are few well-designed studies that have focused on childhood constipation, it is recognized that increasing fibre intake is important in preventing ongoing problems. What is constipation? A child...