Articles for Food

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes an abundance of delicious food from the autumn harvest. One of the greatest feelings is sitting around a table surrounded by family and friends, and enjoying a delicious feast. With it comes the very hard task of eating in moderation or even eating remotely healthy […] Read More

The holiday season presents a daunting challenge when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We are constantly surrounded by food temptations and most of us end up feeling guilty and stuffed after a great meal. Here are some tips on which foods to enjoy and which ones may be on your naughty list. Turkey […] Read More

The signs of fall are now evident as the cooler weather is here and the leaves are beginning to change colours. With the turning of the season comes a change in the food that is around us. Comfort food is now appearing and everything seems to be flavoured with pumpkin spice! Avoid falling off your […] Read More

Approximately 1% of American adults have gluten allergies which is known as celiac disease. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten their small intestine develops an inflammatory reaction which can be damaging and inhibit absorption of essential nutrients. The major symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, weight loss and fatigue. What is important to […] Read More

It is the time of year where most women are planning summer travels. Whether you are traveling in country or out of country, keeping up with healthy eating can often seem overwhelming while traveling. Meeting deadlines in airports often leave travelers eating chocolate bars or chips, or mowing down on a burger and fries while […] Read More

By now you’ve likely heard of the Aztec Diet and may be wondering if it can really work when its staple food is used as hair on your kid’s Scooby Doo chia pet. The focus of the Aztec diet is primarily on eating healthy throughout the day by consuming more fruits and vegetables than carbohydrates […] Read More

Not only is it vacation week, but it’s also just a few months away from swimsuit season. Given today’s pervasive media message of wanting to be an ultra skinny airbrushed model, some children may suffer from low physical self-esteem. Children in elementary school might start asking about being on a diet or wanting to tone […] Read More