Articles for Food

A heart-healthy eating plan can help you manage your blood cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of stroke and heart disease. It can be easy to prepare delicious meals that don’t contain excess amounts of trans fats and saturated fats! Here are some great cooking tips to get you started on preparing tasty, heart-healthy meals. […] Read More

Here are 5 popular myths about cholesterol and the foods we eat! Have you heard (or fallen for) any of these? Spread the word to friends and family to pass on this important information.   southfloridareporter.com #1. Using margarine instead of butter will help lower your cholesterol. The truth is that both butter and margarine […] Read More

The time of year has sprung where gardens are beginning to bloom and we can eat plenty of fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables. My favourite meal of the day is lunch, and that is mainly because I love to experiment with different types of salads. Almost every day at work I come in with […] Read More

The majority of us eat three or more times a day, and many of us try to make healthy choices in our diet, but rarely do we consider how our meals and snacks can keep us healthy! Not only do the foods we eat hold the power to help achieve better health, but consuming the […] Read More

What exactly is a healthy diet? It seems simple enough in theory—a mix of good macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) along with micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) should be consumed for optimal health. Recent studies show that some foods within these categories are more beneficial for us than others. But are there really foods you should […] Read More

Not all carbs are created equal. There are many different types of carbohydrate foods, and they vary greatly in their effects on our health. If you have diabetes, you know well that when you eat too many carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels increase. The total amount of carbs you consume during snacks and meals determine […] Read More

We all know the weight loss industry is notorious for myths when it comes to diets and losing weight. People are often advised to try all sorts of fads and crazy plans, the majority of which are lacking evidence or proven effectiveness. We’ve identified 10 tried and true weight loss tips, proven to help shed […] Read More

It may be time to rethink everything you know about diets and nutrition… This blog post is a follow up to a previous blog post we’ve done about Tim Spector, a leading genetics expert at King’s College in London. He’s put together some compelling evidence as to why calorie-controlled diets don’t always work. Read Part […] Read More

The Pros & Cons of A Low Glycemic Diet: What You Need To Know Eating foods with a low glycemic index (low GI foods) is widely recommended for improved health and weight loss. This article discusses the pros and cons of adopting a low glycemic diet. Will it work for you? GI, or glycemic index […] Read More