For years we have looked at antioxidants as being one of those magic substances that will heal our bodies from the ravages of free radicals and also the natural breakdown of the body. New Scientist has an article today that disputes the help of antioxidants on getting rid of free radicals and even … [Read more...] about The case against Antioxidants?
Eating Tips
Canada Food Guide
My six year old daughter brought home a copy of the Canada food guide from school a couple of days ago and all weekend she has been comparing our diet with the number of servings of food that the Canada Food Guide says that we should be eating. I am not impressed at the food guide itself but would … [Read more...] about Canada Food Guide
Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber
I was looking through some cereals at the store the other day and noticed that fiber is now being broken up on food labels into the amount of soluble fiber versus insoluble fiber. This made me a little nervous as I was not sure what I would really want in my diet. Is one better than the other? … [Read more...] about Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber
Evil Halloween Candy
Those little Halloween candies looking at you from the bowl, little, bright colored and just jumping up with the sweet chocolate that you know that you love so much are very very evil. You know you want one, you yearn for one or two but as you try you just can not say no....or can you? Halloween … [Read more...] about Evil Halloween Candy
Halloween Candy Eating Tips
Halloween Candy Eating Tips. Kids love candy and Halloween is a great time to celebrate that love. However, what is a parent to do if they are worried about tooth decay from all this candy consumption? Candy usually contains sugar, which the bacteria that cause tooth decay dine on. Halloween Candy … [Read more...] about Halloween Candy Eating Tips
