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 […]
Tag Archives: disease prevention
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 […]
Myths and Misconceptions about Healthy Eating
I’ve started to list some of the more popular myths and misconceptions below. Avoiding sources of misinformation will help you steer clear of erroneous nutrition and health information. You can find some popular sources of misinformation at these links: Nutrition “Experts” You Shouldn’t Trust Nutrition Sources You Should Avoid (Excellent comprehensive list by Michael Hull). Popular […]
Research Updates
I enjoy keeping up-to-date with the latest nutrition, sports science, and disease-prevention research. Remember, although one study can make a dramatic headline, it often takes years of research and different kinds of studies to show how something is affecting our health. Below are links to research that caught my attention. I’ll be updating the list […]