Alcohol Drinking Patterns Affect Circadian Metabolism
Razi Berry Drinking alcohol is a widespread habit in modern society and can have serious metabolic consequences. Recent studies have uncovered the interplay between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms. But, until now, little has been done to understand the effects of alcohol consumption on circadian metabolism. Interplay uncovered between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms University […]
Added Sugar Almost Impossible to Avoid for Toddlers
Razi Berry A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found that nearly two-thirds of infants (61 percent) and almost all toddlers (98 percent) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers). Infants were 6-11 […]
Depression in Adults Associated with Nutrition
Razi Berry Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women. Is your diet making you depressed or are you depressed because of your […]
UNICEF Weighs in on State of Children’s Diets Worldwide
Razi Berry An alarmingly high number of children are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them, UNICEF warned today in a new report on children, food and nutrition. Children, food and nutrition finds that at least 1 in 3 children under five is either undernourished or overweight The […]
Could Focusing on Sick-Care, Fitness, and Diet Fads be Missing the Mark for a Happier, Healthier Nation?
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The healthcare, nutrition, diet, and fitness industries are booming.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Global health care expenditure is expected to reach 10.059 trillion dollars by 2022. The fitness industry alone is estimated to have a market size of 87.23 billion, and the diet and weight loss industries rake in […]
3 Top Tips to Optimize Health
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed by simply deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has made all the difference in eating a healthy diet in a way you can sustain over a […]
Eating Together Leads to Healthier Eating Habits
Razi Berry Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment for the entire family. August is Kids Eat Right Month™ August is Kids Eat Right Month™ when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation […]
Cardiovascular Health: Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
Razi Berry Preliminary findings from a new study reveal that inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption may account for millions of deaths from heart disease and strokes each year. The study estimated that roughly 1 in 7 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed to not eating enough fruit and 1 in 12 cardiovascular deaths could be attributed […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
A Shift Towards Plant-based Diet May Help Climate Emergency
Razi Berry Major political parties are being urged to include veganism at the center of food and farming policies after declaring a national climate emergency. The Vegan Society implores politicians to “translate this announcement into action” The Vegan Society is imploring politicians to “translate this announcement into action” by adopting policies that encourage plant-based diets, […]