Healthy Eating : 331 Articles

Healthy eating is paramount to good health and is a key element in healthy human development, from the prenatal and childhood years to middle age and beyond. A well balanced, nutrient packed diet can also help reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Use the information in this section to help you and your family follow the healthiest diet possible.

Snapshot of Canadian eating habits shows fruit and vegetable intake on the rise

If you've made efforts to boost your intake of fruits and…

No evidence organic foods better for your health

Consumers who buy organic foods often believe they are improving their…

Consumers likely to make healthier choices when shopping for themselves

A new study from researchers at the University of Miami has found that…

Self control is contagious

Before patting yourself on the back for resisting that cookie or…

Study links intake of processed foods to mood disorders in women

Australian researchers studying how diet effects mental health in…

Drinking water is linked to a healthier diet

People who get most of their daily requirement for liquids from plain…

Healthier diet linked to higher socioeconomic status

More educated people eat healthier and more expensive food than less…

Beware of your bagel and low-fat snack

Harmful amounts of sodium can be found in foods that don't taste…

Men and women differ in their ability to resist foods

When faced with their favourite foods, women are less able than men to…

Eating on the run leads to unhealthy eating habits

Many young people say they lack the time to sit down to a meal, and…

Coffee may prevent Alzheimer's

Following news earlier this week linking coffee drinking to…

Hallucinations more common in heavy coffee drinkers

Drinking more than seven cups of coffee a day will make you more…

Diet counselling by phone and email can help with weight loss

Can't make it into a dietitian's office? Phone and email…

Low-carb diets may improve mental focus

If you've ever tried a low-carb diet for weight loss, you may…

Eating less is essential to healthy aging

It may sound obvious but nutrition experts have been divided over…

A drink a day may keep Alzheimer's away

Drinking in moderation may lower the risk of developing…

Wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fat

A glass or two of wine per day may increase the amount of heart…

Not all fats are created equal

Eating saturated fats and trans fats can boost our risk of obesity and…

Eating more protein may speed fat loss

Higher protein meals may help people who are overweight or obese burn…

Watch what your children drink

The calories in soft drinks, juices and even lattes add up. What kids…