This week, read why physical activity should be fun, a new ranking of powerhouse veggies, why max speed workouts are important, how to spot a fad diet, and more. Framing physical activity as fun influences subsequent snacking. For people wanting to lose weight, adding physical activity doesn’t always shed extra pounds. Research suggests that many individuals […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Healthy or Hype? Veggie Chips
Potato chip alternatives with clever packaging, pictures of vegetables, and healthy-sounding names like “Terra Exotic Vegetable Original” are becoming more popular. Vegetable varieties are the most common, but new additions to the market feature lentils or beans among their ingredients. Are they a healthy snack option? The Evidence Some of the veggie and bean chips […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about inactivity in kids, why sugar is not the enemy, how wearable tech is changing exercise research, why saturated fat matters, and more. Physical Activity in Canadian Kids is Alarmingly Low. The 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth was released this week. This year’s report looked at how Canadian youth compared to […]
Healthy or Hype? Coconut Oil
Why is coconut oil in so many recipes nowadays? It used to be hard to find, but consumer demand now means that it has a prominent spot in most supermarkets. What’s behind the craze? The Claims Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular. Health claims include burning fat, helping memory, reducing blood cholesterol, stimulating metabolism, improving […]