Leslie Beck

New research from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health points to another good reason to cut back on highly processed foods

It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage, Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers

As you age, nutrient requirements remain the same, and in some cases increase, making it necessary to prioritize nutrient-dense foods

A diet based on whole and minimally processed foods could influence weight loss by providing filling-fibre and fewer calorie-dense foods

Can popular immune remedies – like honey, chicken soup, vitamin C or probiotics – actually “boost” your immune system? Here’s what the science says

Substituting different animal foods with various plant-based foods protects against cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and premature death, study says

Four things to know about what Health Canada’s new regulations for ‘supplemented food’ labelling will mean for ingredients and what the new labels tell consumers

Expect to see the steepest increase among vegetables, meat and bakery foods, all anticipated to rise in price by 5 to 7 per cent

Consider the following eating habits and their better-for-you replacements. Recognize any?

Health officials said the risks stem from the potential reuse of acupuncture needles and injections administered by Dashdorj Bayasgalan

This study is novel in that it considered this and by looking at different variations of a low-carb diet. Not all are equal when it comes to managing weight over time

While some supplements have decent evidence to back up their gut health claims, others don’t

While fast food tends to get a bad rap for being high in unhealthy fats, salt and sugar (often true), it is possible to place a healthier order at many quick-service restaurants

New study looks at how protein intake in your 40′s and 50′s affects health in your 70′s and beyond

The following go-to strategies help me (most of the time) get healthy lunches and dinners on the table fast

The best food sources of magnesium are leafy green vegetables, beans and lentils, nuts, seeds and whole grains

A new evidence review has linked these industrial foods to 32 harmful health effects. Here’s what to know

Here’s a guide to the Atlantic diet and a breakdown of the latest study following this dietary pattern

A low glycemic index diet helps to prevent Type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests

New study shows both dietary intervention and symptom-targeted medications reduced the severity of IBS symptoms