Category: Nutrition
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Flaxseed – An Ancient Plant Rediscovered
Flax may be one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants. In ancient times, flax was grown for its oil-bearing seed and its fiber for the production of cloth. Nowadays we rediscover the usefulness of the plant for its health promoting benefits. Find out what flaxseeds can do for you.
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In Praise of Almonds and Nuts
Because of their numerous health benefits, notwithstanding their high fat content, almonds, hazelnuts and other nuts are among foods recommended for consumption in Canada, the US, and across the EU – to the tune of a small handful each day. Discover what modern science has to say about those nuts.
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5 Pulses that are Packed with Goodness
Each year on February 10, the United Nations commemorates what probably sounds to many like a strange occasion: World Pulses Day. Discover why pulses are a good idea for our health and for the food safety of the planet.
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The Problem of Celebrity Nutrition
Celebrities of nutrition evoke feelings of awe, envy and adulation in many of us. While the Gwyneth Paltrows first achieve celebrity status in other fields, others make themselves a name in the field of food and nutrition, despite not having formal nutrition qualifications. We discuss the problems and pitfalls involved in making those influencers and…
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Fiber for Weight Control
Fiber might just be the key to healthy weight management – and nature packages the carbs in perfectly balanced ratios when you eat them as whole foods. Think unprocessed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Research suggests that carbohydrates are meant to come packaged in nature-balanced ratios of total carbohydrates to fiber. Find…
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Benefits from an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems like everyone is talking about this important bodily process and its potential impact on our health. Discover in this article what diseases are caused by inflammation and what diet can…
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From An Apple a Day to Functional Foods
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that? And what can foods in general contribute to our health? Find out how functional foods can be a useful ally to cure specific diseases.
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Save that Avocado Seed for Your Next Cup of Tea
Growing up on the island of Jamaica, Avocados, while in season, were a staple at almost every meal. Find out what benefits you can get not only from the fruit, but also from the avocado seed.
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Microgreens – The Health-giving Shoots Explained
Many of us germinated cress seeds on a bit of wet tissue at primary school, giving us a first introduction to edible microgreens. Recent interest in more diverse ways of getting flavor and nutrition into the vegetable components of our diets has increased the focus on the potential these crops have to offer. Find out…
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How to Swap Meat for Nutritious Alternatives
Are you toying with the idea of eating less meat, but unsure whether it’s the right choice nutritionally and how best to do it? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are now looking to eat fewer animal products because of various different reasons. Find out in this article how to make this transition in…
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Stop Hating on Pasta
New year, new you, new diet. It’s a familiar refrain. One popular dieting technique is to create a food blacklist. Quitting “carbs” or packaged foods is common, which can mean avoiding supermarket staples like pasta. But do we really need to ban pasta to improve our diets?
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Nine Vegetables that are Healthier for You when Cooked
Raw food diets are a fairly recent trend, including raw veganism. The belief being that the less processed food is, the better. However, not all food is more nutritious when eaten raw. Indeed, some vegetables are actually more nutritious when cooked. In this article you will find nine examples.