Feel younger, live longer. It’s no slogan — these are actual benefits of regular exercise. People with high levels of physical fitness are at lower risk of dying from a variety of causes, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Physical Fitness...
Snacks and drinks can be a great way to get more energy and nutrients into your day, but they can also be a source of empty calories – loads of energy, no nutrition. Planning ahead each week is the best way to ensure you’re eating nutritious, wholesome snacks. It’s also the best way to keep these ‘e...
There’s a lot of misleading information when it comes to “healthy” foods. Unfortunately, some common fridge items that we think are healthy, are actually full of hidden sugars, salts and preservatives. Here are 9 of the worst culprits that you should ditch from your fridge right now: 1. Flavoured yo...
Put down the juice. Summary: If you’re looking to lose weight you should start by cutting out drinks with added sugars, like soda and fruit punches. Nutritionist Karen Ansel says beverages are our biggest source of added sugars, which are bad for you because they’re processed and have no...
Not all calories are created equal. Your body processes calories from certain foods differently, depending on whether or not the food (and its ingredients) are nutrient-rich or nutrient-poor. Kelly Hogan, a clinical nutrition and wellness manager at Mount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Cancer c...
