Health Topics – Nutrition

If you ever watch sports, you have probably seen athletes sipping on brightly coloured beverages before, during or after a competition. These sports drinks...

DO WE NEED ANTIOXIDANTS? Antioxidants are highly promoted by media, some physicians and dietitians, and nutritional industries for a variety of reasons. They...

What you eat drastically affects many aspects of your health, including your risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer....

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. Your body produces vitamin D naturally when it’s directly...

You don’t have to do a dramatic overhaul to your diet to see improvements in your weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Making small changes can be just as...

Of all the myths surrounding nutrition, the one around calories is one of the most pervasive and most damaging. It’s the notion that calories are the most...

Thinking of the calories burned from walking in terms of your favourite foods may help you be realistic with your weight loss goals. While you don’t have to...

​Probiotics and prebiotics are both big topics in nutrition these days. Yet even though they sound similar, the two play different roles in your health....

​The vegetarian diet has gained popularity in recent years with estimates that vegetarians now account for 18% of the global population. Apart from the...

HOW FOOD CAN AFFECT YOUR MOOD When you’re feeling down, it can be tempting to turn to food to lift your spirits. However, the sugary, high calorie treats that...

​Water is essential! in your diet. It flushes toxins out of your body (via sweat and urine), it keeps your respiratory system moist and plays a role in EVERY...

Sports supplements represent a multi-million-pound industry. Active adults and athletes are often enticed by effective supplement marketing. The promises of...