Flavonoids are plant compounds that may play important roles in health promotion and disease risk reduction. Read on to learn more! What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are compounds found naturally in various plants that have...
Aspartame has received much media attention in recent weeks. On July 14, 2023, a report was released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and...
Are you wondering why vitamin B12 is needed to help keep you healthy, where to get it, the recommended amounts and who may be especially at risk of deficiency? Read on. What is it?...
While diet is one of the key factors affecting heart health and dietary intervention is one of the most important strategies for reducing your risk of heart disease; the association between cardiovascular risk and...
You may have heard that flaxseeds are little nutrition powerhouses packed with fibre, protein, healthy fat and phytochemicals. But do you know how best to consume them and some of the many health benefits...
The most recent version of Canada’s Food Guide recommends choosing more plant-based foods as part of a healthy eating pattern. Read on to learn more about the benefits of eating plant-based and how to...
What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance occurs when your body does not have sufficient amounts of the enzyme called lactase to break down lactose, which is a sugar naturally found in milk and dairy...
While walking through the grocery store you may have noticed there are many different options in the plant-based beverage section making it feel overwhelming and hard to know which one may be best for...
And just like that summer is behind us! A fresh new school year has just begun and as we transition into the Fall season – it is often a time of reflection, refresh, reset...
Health Canada has made a number of improvements to food labels to help make them easier to understand so Canadians can make more informed healthy food choices. Read on to learn more about these...