Where you get your nutrients matter. It’s almost always beneficial to be consuming your vitamins and minerals straight from the source because nutrients tend to be absorbed better naturally. But, it isn’t always easy. Remember that taking supplements shouldn’t be replacing those healthy meals, but rather filling in any gaps that might need filling. Take…

Keeping your brain healthy and trying to ward off dementia is something that everyone can do by adopting a few lifestyle habits. Although there is a large genetic component to the development of dementia, there are things you can do to ward off or delay its onset. Increasingly, doctors are learning that there are lifestyle…

People over the age of 65 are more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with estimates of up to 26% of seniors affected in both Canada and the United States. If your doctor diagnoses you with type 2 diabetes, an important thing to remember is that in most cases, the long term complications…

When looking at the side of a food label sold in Canada, you will see often see fat, sodium and vitamin content presented as a percentage of recommended daily consumption. Interestingly enough, sugar, though present on the label, is still not displayed as a daily recommended consumption value. That’s because Health Canada hasn’t yet established…