How much fat you should eat a day and what foods to eat, plus why your brain needs it
This is the 82nd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment,…
Fuelling Longevity: Food package warning labels are now mandatory in Canada
You may have noticed a new symbol on packaged foods — a black-and-white magnifying glass calling out “high…
Is Almond Butter Healthier Than Peanut Butter? What Nutrition Experts Say
Linda Hughes / 500px / Getty Images Key Points Almond butter and peanut butter offer nearly identical calories,…
What ‘healthy fats’ actually are — and how to choose the right ones for your diet
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans have a prominent place for “healthy” fat. The guidelines…
Your Brain Reads Fat Like A Calendar, Except When You Eat Processed Food
Credit: Nicoleta Ionescu on Shutterstock Mice given processed fats struggled to adapt to winter. In A Nutshell Mice…
I’m a dietitian. 4 things I’d never order at Starbucks (and 4 I always recommend)
Starbucks is the world’s largest coffee chain, with more than 35,000 stores across 80 countries. It has a…
4 best A&W menu items for your health, and 4 things a dietitian says you should skip
In its nearly 70 year history in Canada, A&W has cemented itself as a fast food institution as…
Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the unhealthiest fall drink for your health — a dietitian ranks 10 of the best and worst from Starbucks, Tim Hortons and Second Cup
Pumpkin spice season is here. As temperatures cool and days become shorter, Canadian coffee chains are rolling out…