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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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Barley is In, Whole Grains are Out?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

“Health Canada has concluded that scientific evidence exists in support of the therapeutic claim linking barley grain products to a reduction of blood cholesterol.” Two nutrition-related health claims have recently been evaluated by Health Canada – barley was approved for … Continue reading →

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Calgary Stampede: Calories Don’t Count?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede – a time for celebration and fun… and often overindulgence. While the Stampede food motto happens to be “calories don’t count during Stampede”, we disagree! While your goal may not … Continue reading →

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Drink Up!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Drinks have been taking a hit on all fronts lately. Chocolate milk and juice have been compared to pop, sugar-sweetened beverages blamed for obesity and diabetes among other chronic diseases, and even low-calorie, sugar-free beverages have been under attack. While … Continue reading →

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Exposing “Healthy” Foods – Part Deux

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

In our first Exposing “Healthy” Foods we revealed the less marketed highlights of commercial smoothies, cauliflower-enhanced Kraft Dinner ®, veggie chips, Nutella ® and sugar-coated granola cereals. In addition to the bagels, granola bars, commercial muffins and innumerable others out … Continue reading →

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What Does the Nervous System Have to Do with Weight Loss?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

We all know that chronic stress is bad for health. Whether you are a “stress eater” or simply at the mercy of the physiological processes that accompany stress – namely increased cortisol secretion and insulin levels – both of which … Continue reading →

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One Simple Change to Lose 12 Pounds in 2012

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Struggling to keep up with those New Year’s resolutions? A new study released in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (1) may have an answer for you: stepping in place during TV commercials. For many, this may bring up … Continue reading →

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The Skinny on Cleanses

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

It’s that time of year – your weight has likely increased a few pounds over the holidays and you are feeling sluggish and bloated from all of those sugary and fat-laden treats. How do you get your healthy eating plan … Continue reading →

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Nutrition for Masters Athletes

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

“ Centenarian Sets Marathon Record” reports the Globe and Mail when 100 year old Fauja Singh completed the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. For many of us the idea of completing a marathon at any point in our life is daunting, … Continue reading →

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The War on Spurious Science – Knowledge Translation

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

This is part four in a four-part series based on the TEDTalk “Battling Bad Science”. Part 4: Apply Research-to-Bedside Appropriately. You are interested to read the headline “Red wine reduces risk of heart disease”. Not taking the headline at face value, … Continue reading →

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