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Red Meat and the Risk of Colon Cancer
September 23, 2019 Kathryn Adel No Comments
It is well known that a high intake of red meat is harmful for heart health and for the planet. However, there seems to be a debate going on regarding its effect on colon cancer. Let’s shed light on the subject!
Does Eating Organic Food Reduce the Risk of Cancer?
May 2, 2019 Kathryn Adel No Comments
The increasing availability of organic foods on the market is attracting interest as well as many questions. A recently published study suggests that organic food consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer. Are organic foods really better for your health? Let’s look into it!
Kombucha: Digestive and Anti-Cancer Elixir?
November 28, 2016 Jef L'Ecuyer No Comments
Each week, there seem to be new products appearing on our supermarkets shelves… it can be really difficult to know which ones have actual health benefits, and which ones should be avoided. To save you from having to do the research, let’s have a look at kombucha together, the various health effects attributed to it […]
Dietary Myths and Cancer
June 3, 2016 Jef L'Ecuyer No Comments
In order to treat and/or prevent cancer, it can be tempting to turn towards alternative options to traditional medicine, as it is for many other diseases. This article isn’t about encouraging or discouraging you to do that, I simply want to make you aware of certain dietary myths that surround cancer and nutrition.
Olive oil compound kills cancer cells
May 19, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
According to a scientific study that appeared recently in the journal Molecular & Cellular Oncology, an antioxidant phenolic compound found in olive oil has the ability to selectively kill cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells untouched. This compound known as oleocanthal would explain at least partly why people who adopt the Mediterranean diet are 15% […]
Chili Peppers for colorectal cancer prevention
January 25, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Good news for spicy food lovers: the active ingredient found in chili peppers – capsaicin – could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The research team from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine fed capsaicin to mice that were genetically susceptible […]
Ultra-Processed Foods: Are They Harmful ?
March 4, 2024 Kathryn Adel 1 Comment
The availability and consumption of ultra-processed food has increased globally. It accounts for 50-60% of total daily energy intake in some high-income countries, with middle- and low-income countries following suit. Fresh or minimally processed foods are increasingly being replaced by ultra-processed foods, raising concerns about their long-term health effects.
Our Most Popular Articles of 2023
December 17, 2023 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
As we are approaching the end of the year, it’s time to take stock of the topics that interested you the most in 2023. General health, good lifestyle habits, recipes and testimonials from our members have really captured your attention. Here is the list of our 10 most popular articles of 2023.
Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
November 6, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Pesticide Residue in Food
August 31, 2023 Katharina Paul-Mercier 1 Comment
For a little over a decade, the subject of pesticides and the possible health risks has been in the news regularly. Last June, the media reported that Health Canada was planning to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL*) for pesticides that can be detected in certain food products. The government then explained that the idea […]
Intuitive Eating: Putting an End to Diets
June 9, 2023 Katharina Paul-Mercier No Comments
In recent years, the “Anti-diet” movement has gained momentum, with the aim of promoting sustainable alternatives to weight loss diets. One of them is the adoption of a more intuitive eating style.
Update on the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS
February 2, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
The low FODMAP diet for IBS was created by researchers at Monash University in Australia in the 2000s. Since that time many scientific studies have been published on this subject. I will examine the current findings in this article.
