Author Archives: Kristin Wiens

TGIF

Posted on May 24, 2013

Time to be less lenient when it comes to added sugars? Current advice suggests not more than 10% of total calories from added sugars, but newer research indicates that upper limits of 100 calories (6 tsp) for women and 150 … Continue reading →

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Food Fight! Tournament of Seeds: Flaxseed vs. Poppy seed

Posted on May 23, 2013

Here’s our first match-up in the tournament of seeds: famous, fibrous flaxseed or bagel-garnishing poppy seeds?

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Food Fight! Tournament of Seeds

Posted on May 21, 2013

The Vancouver Canucks were out early, the Leafs lost in heart-breaking fashion, and the Calgary Flames, well, they were not exactly playoff material this season. If your team is out and you are experiencing playoff-withdrawal, in honour of the 2nd … Continue reading →

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Intermittent Fasting: Skip Meals, Lose Weight?

Posted on May 14, 2013

The advice sounds counterproductive, but I have always told meal-skipping clients “add a meal, lose a pound” and it usually works… but is there more to the story? There is a multitude of evidence, anecdotal and research-based, that suggests skipping … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on May 10, 2013

“Healthy” food products – yogurt, cereal bars and ready-made-meals - marketed to children are actually higher in sugar, fat and salt than compared with similar products marketed to the general public. … Marion Nestle’s take on new artificial sweetener research. Still … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on May 3, 2013

Eat for your brain! Results from a large trial in Europe showed that people who closely followed a Mediterranean diet rich in omega-3s and low in saturated fat had reduced risk of memory and cognitive issues with aging. … Why … Continue reading →

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Eat This! Teff

Posted on May 1, 2013

Quinoa, this; quinoa, that. It’s as if quinoa is the *only* whole grain out there! We love quinoa, don’t get us wrong, but there are so many other options, gluten-free or not, to increase the whole grain variety in your … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on April 26, 2013

The secrets to guilt-free eating in an otherwise healthy diet, courtesy of 10 dietitians who share their favourite indulgences and tips for balancing the occasional treats. … Promising news on the GMO-front: two Democrat senators have introduced a bill that … Continue reading →

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Eating Our Way to a Healthier Planet

Posted on April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day! This year marks the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, which is now celebrated in 192 countries worldwide. In honour of Earth Day 2013, here are some tips on reducing your eco footprint with the choices you make … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad, and the Transgenic: GMOs

Posted on April 8, 2013

We try not to wade into the political fray too much at No Baloney and keep it to the facts, but with the passing of the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act” now seems as good a time as any to take … Continue reading →

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