Healthy Eating : 371 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.

Broccoli, cauliflower may lower risk of advanced prostate cancer

Men may be able to cut their risk of aggressive prostate cancer in half by eating more cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, say American researchers. In a new study involving…

Diet for type 2 diabetes similar to general healthy diet

Harvard Health Publications has released a new report entitled "Healthy Eating for Type 2 Diabetes".  The recommendations are remarkably similar to those for the general healthy…

Whole grains may lower risk of high blood pressure

According to researchers at Harvard University, women who eat plenty of whole grains may lower their risk of developing high blood pressure. In the Women's Health Study, over 40,000…

Omega-3 fats may fight depression

You've probably heard of the numerous benefits of omega-3 fats, from preventing heart disease to fighting cancer.  Now researchers are looking to add "anti-depressant" to…

“Healthy” fast foods still bad for your heart

If you think you're going to do your heart a favor by choosing a veggie burger over your usual fast food burger, think again. According to a new study show, the harmful effects of fast…

“Western” diet linked to colon cancer recurrence

Colon cancer survivors are three times more likely to suffer a recurrence if they consume a typical "Western" diet that emphasizes red and processed meats, sweets, French fries and…

Coffee may cut liver cancer risk

Heavy coffee drinking may cut your risk of liver cancer in half. A new study found that drinking three of more cups of coffee a day was associated with 55 per cent lower risk of liver cancer.…

Folic acid may up risk of colon cancer

It's clear that folic acid reduces the rate of birth defects. However, since folic acid fortification of certain foods began there have been 15,000 more cases of colon cancer each year.…

Low-glycemic diets better than low-fat diets for weight loss

Weight loss plans that allow dieters to eat all the low glycemic index (GI) foods they want are more effective than diets that focus on cutting calories or fat, say Australian researchers. An…

So-called “bad” fats can make heart attacks more severe

Scientists have found that trans and saturated fats not only clog arteries, they also interfere with the electrical rhythm of the heart and increase the risk of sudden death due to a heart…

Are your friends making you fat?

If your friends and family are gaining weight, chances are you will too. A startling new study suggests that obesity is "socially contagious", meaning you're more likely to gain…

Study links soft drinks to heart disease

Having just one soft drink a day is associated with increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Looking at…

Dieters crave calories, not carbs

People wanting to lose weight are battling calorie addiction, not carbohydrate addiction, suggests new research findings from Tufts University. As part of the Comprehensive Assessment of the…

EatRight Ontario provides access to Registered Dietitians

The government of Ontario has joined forces with Dietitians of Canada to launch EatRight Ontario - a telephone information service that allows Ontario residents to call in and receive credible…

Health Canada launches new Food Guide

  For the first time since 1992, Health Canada has launched a new Food Guide for Canadians.  The new guide addresses a more multicultural country, a national rise in obesity levels…

CSPI petitions for consistent labelling

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer advocacy group with offices in the United States and Canada, is petitioning the US's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…

Test your fast food IQ

Health professionals in the nutrition industry have been applauding changes to labelling requirements – from grocery items to fast food menus. But not all restaurants are on board with…

Salad eaters have above average nutritional status

According to researchers at the University of California, people who eat salads on a regular basis tend to have above-average intakes of nutrients like vitamin C, E, folic acid, lycopene and…

Portion distortion on the rise

Researchers from Rutgers University in New Jersey have found that people's perceptions of normal portion sizes have increased in the past twenty years. The study findings, published in the…

Canadian Health Network's Healthlink Newsletter

Healthlink is a twice-monthly e-newsletter of the Canadian Health Network, delivering the latest information on healthy lifestyles and health promotion information to help you stay healthy and…