Eating Well

By Jenna Smith Food labels usually tell consumers that nutritional information is based upon a 2,000 calorie daily diet. But this calorie amount is too much for some people’s needs and too low for others. The former is often the case for older Canadians, who find themselves needing fewer of those calories allocated towards growth, [...]

By Denise Lodge Older adults concerned about their risk of heart disease, stroke, or type-2 diabetes may want to consider a vegetarian diet. A recent study published in Diabetes Care analysed the dietary patterns of 773 people whose average age was 60 years. Vegetarians and semi-vegetarians studied were three years older than non-vegetarians. Despite their [...]

Learn more about the benefits of Vitamin D, the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiencies and the best sources of Vitamin D from sunlight, vitamin D rich foods, fortified foods and supplements.

By Jessica Siebert Diet is very important in preventing heart disease. In fact, foods have been shown to quell inflammation which is the main cause of plaque build up in arteries. Adding various foods to your diet can significantly prevent, and even reverse heart disease. Below is a list of heart healthy foods to include [...]