Tag Archives: disease

Barley – The little grain with a big impact

Posted on January 22, 2012

Barley Begins… Barley is an ancient grain that originated in Ethiopia and Southeast Asia, and has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years to feed both animals and humans, as well as make alcoholic beverages. As far back as ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts | Tagged Barley, Beta-Glucans, Bowel Health, Brain Health, Breakfast, chili, diabetes, disease, Eating, Food, Glycemic Index, Grain, Health, Lower Cholesterol, Phytochemicals, recipes, Weight Management, Wellness | Leave a comment

Olive Oil

Posted on November 13, 2011

The research suggests virgin olive oil is known for its heart healthy properties including reducing cholesterol. A traditional Mediterranean diet has shown some protection against other chronic diseases by decreasing inflammation. It has been partially attributed to the high intake … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Facts, Nutrition News | Tagged disease, fat, Food, Health, inflammation, Nutrition, Olive Oil, salad dressing, sauteing, Wellness | Leave a comment

Type 2 Diabetes – relationship to Diet and Exercise

Posted on August 28, 2011

More than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes (impaired glucose tolerance). Out of the 2.7 million Canadians with diagnosed diabetes, 90 per cent (2.4 million) are type 2. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Type 2 is distinguished from … Continue reading →

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Glycemic Index

Posted on May 23, 2011

It was 2004 and the ‘No Carb Craze’ still had momentum (more in the US than in Canada), when I was invited to a conference about Glycemic Index (GI) with experts from around the world. We were discussing topics such … Continue reading →

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Functional Foods

Posted on November 25, 2010

It all started in 1997, when I wrote an article titled ‘Lowly Limes’ detailing how deficiencies of certain nutrients cause diseases i.e. vitamin C and scurvy. Scurvy was at one time common among sailors, pirates and others aboard ships at … Continue reading →

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Building Better Bones Part 2 – Workshop Now in Jan 2011

Posted on October 31, 2010

· Registered Dietitian, Jane Dummer, will expand on her discussion of nutrition from part 1 by introducing the role of calcium and vitamin D enriched foods and supplements in building bone density. · Pilates Instructor, Stephen Filipowicz will build on … Continue reading →

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Nutrigenomics and the consumer

Posted on September 27, 2010

Have you ever wondered why your husband, wife or friend can drink a cup of caffeinated coffee one hour before going to bed and have no trouble falling asleep? And say if you’re like me, when I consume coffee after … Continue reading →

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