Tag Archives: cardiovascular health

The War on Fruit

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

“People who are obese or have heart conditions should limit their fruit to one portion a day, along with four portions of vegetables. You’d still have plenty of antioxidants, but you’d bring your fructose levels and calories down.” Dr. Carel … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

An RCT published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that increased availability of calorie-free beverages (via home delivery) reduces weight gain in teenagers. The control group continued to drink higher amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages and gained significantly more … Continue reading →

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Who’s Up For Coconut Oil?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Formerly associated with greased up bodybuilders and sunbathing beauties, coconut oil and its related products like coconut water are now making a splash in the nutrition world. Aside from skin and hair care, the internet abounds with the so-called benefits of … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Results from a recent meta-analysis suggest that fish oil supplementation does not significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular disease or death. Results were pooled from 20 RCT studies – some of which indicated benefit, others no difference. Interesting outcome-based finding given other … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

The skinny on milk fat. Check out a recent article by Registered Dietitian Jennifer Sygo on why milk fat may not be as bad for your heart as previously thought. Furthermore, as we’ve mentioned before in our post Milk – The … Continue reading →

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Amazing Amaranth?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is a traditional grain used in South America dating back to the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations. In some cases the leaves of the young plants can be used in salads, but most commonly it is the grain … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Death Defying Vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin D have been associated with an increased risk of death, especially in older adults who are frail. Canada’s Food Guide recommends 400 IU supplemental vitamin D per day for those over 50 … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on June 22, 2012 by

Greater nutritional education and support is required for youth and their families who have immigrated to a new country. A study looking at body weight in native and non-native adolescents, in several different European countries, finds that overall those who were not … Continue reading →

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Calcium Supplements and CVD: What is the Evidence?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Note: We are so excited to have the following guest post from colleague and mentor Tanis Fenton, PhD, RD! Dr. Fenton is the Nutrition Research Lead for Alberta Health Services and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, … Continue reading →

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TGIF

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

“It’s easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.” Margaret Mead Apparently it’s easier to do taxes too! In a survey of 1,057 American adults, 52% report that doing their own income tax is easier than knowing … Continue reading →

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