When it comes to eating berries, you probably eat mostly a few well-known types. But golden berry, which isn’t as well known, is a nutritional all-star that you might want to add to the team. The bright orange fruit from South America has a reputation as a superfood that is well-deserved. The reason is simple: … Read more
The internet loves superfoods and health trends, especially if they are unusual (has anyone heard of acai?). Soursop is the newest fruit that is getting a lot of attention. Soursop, which has the scientific name Annona muricata, is a fruit that comes from South America and is known by many names. It might also be … Read more
Food ruts happen. You might be in one right now. Need some help to get out? Mira Ilic, MS, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian, says that dragon fruit is a healthy and colourful fruit that is good for your body and your taste buds. Are you ready to try something new? Here’s how to eat … Read more
If you chew gum, you’ve been there: you need to throw away your gum, but you can’t find a trash can or a piece of paper. You could put it on the bottom of a table, but you wouldn’t do that on purpose. So, you take it by mouth. But what now?! People say that … Read more
We can’t all be like Popeye and eat cans of spinach every day to get strong. But it’s important to make sure we get enough iron in our food. The mineral can help keep people from getting anaemia and make them less likely to get sick. And iron is very important when it comes to … Read more
When you say the word “obesity,” opinions and false ideas start flying. But being overweight isn’t caused by not having enough willpower or not caring about how you look. Obesity is a problem that affects about 42% of the people in the U.S. What is being fat? Obesity is a disease in which abnormal or … Read more
Our banana smoothie recipe calls for low-fat dairy products and soft fruits from a can (like peaches or pears). They keep you hydrated, are good for you, and have calcium and protein. If you can’t drink milk or eat dairy because you have lactose intolerance, you can make a similar smoothie with protein powder, fruit … Read more
When parents go to see paediatricians and specialists, they often worry that their child doesn’t eat many foods with fibre. Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD, a paediatric gastroenterologist, says that parents often tell him that it’s very hard to get their carb-loving toddler to eat things like fruits, vegetables, almonds, and whole grains, which are high in … Read more
If you’ve been told you have cancer, you might not be as hungry as you used to be. Still, you need food more than ever to stay strong during treatment and while you’re getting better. Dietitian Mia DiGeronimo, RD LD, an expert on nutrition for cancer patients, says that smoothies are a tasty way to … Read more
This slaw is not only tasty and flavorful, but it is also full of super-healthy nutrients. It has cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and kale, which are very good for you. This recipe also has few calories but a lot of healthy nutrients, like fibre, monounsaturated fats, and vitamin C. What goes into the slaw? … Read more