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This year, avoid the holiday bulge

By Sue Mah, Registered Dietitian

(NC)— Crowded shopping malls, party invites and sugary temptations can mean only one thing: the holiday season has arrived. The holidays are a time for spreading holiday cheer, it’s also the time we tend to indulge in plenty of food and drink.

While moderation is the key, it’s easy to [...]

Diabetes Dialogue: How to make good food choices with diabetes

By Stacey Horodezny

(NC)—As a diabetes educator, I usually spend a lot of time talking with patients about the importance of making healthy food choices. People with diabetes need to learn about the foods they eat because different foods can have a direct impact on their blood sugar levels. Here are the top two questions [...]

Lunch can be nutritious even if strapped for time

(NC)—According to a recent survey commissioned by Healthy Choice Gourmet Steamers, one-in-five employed Canadians would rather use their lunch hour to attend appointments and run errands than eat lunch. It seems Canadians are too busy multitasking to enjoy their lunch break.

Lunch is the fuel that powers us through half our day and is an [...]

Simple tips on healthy eating

(NC)—Recent research from the Dietitians of Canada showed that almost 25 per cent of Canadians surveyed said they hadn’t consumed any fruits or vegetables the previous day. It’s true that finding the right fit between nutrients, taste and convenience isn’t always easy, but there are simple tips to help make it easier.

• Think about [...]