Blog Posts: Nutrition

Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping people living with prediabetes.

If you are thinking seriously about how to maintain your health, independence, and quality of life as you age, this is a must-see recording of Dr. Stuart Phillips, Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, sharing compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

Research investigates the role dietitians play in helping to lower blood pressure.

Living with a cardiovascular disease? Research points to strategies that can improve physical and mental health.

Any eating disorder can negatively impact healthy aging. Binge eating disorder (BED) may affect about 20% of women aged 60 and over. In this 2-minute video, psychiatrist Dr. Jennifer Couturier explains the symptoms of BED, its emotional impact, common misconceptions, and potential treatments. Then read on to learn about the causes, risk factors, and potential health consequences.

Research shows whether a low FODMAP diet is effective for irritable bowel syndrome.

Living with or at higher risk of cardiovascular disease? Research investigates what popular dietary programs can reduce the risk of death.

What do we know about the impact of eating alone or with others on health and well-being?

In this 2-minute video, Dr. Megha Poddar discusses important considerations for older adults on plant-based diets or for those considering adopting a vegetarian diet.

Research makes the case for not skipping out on fruits and vegetables.

Living with type 2 diabetes? Consider how dietary changes can help reduce cardiovascular risk factors.

Is there a health-related change you need or want to make? In this webinar recording, Dr. Diana Sherifali discusses how a ‘tiny habit’ approach can help people reach their health goals to manage or help to prevent chronic disease.

Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success.

If you’re looking to lower your blood pressure through lifestyle changes, pay attention to your diet. Research shows that a diet of mostly plant-based foods may be beneficial, but careful consideration is needed to find the one that is best for you.

Sugar substitutes are widely available, but can they help those of us looking to lose weight achieve this goal? It turns out, modest benefits may exist for some, but not others.

Maintaining a healthy weight is important to reduce your risk for many health conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, mental illness, and cancer. In this video, Dr. Megha Poddar discusses vegetarian or plant-based diets and their potential impact on health and weight loss.

Are you living with dementia, high blood pressure, or urinary incontinence? See what the research has to say about your options for non-drug treatments. Hint: promising possibilities lie ahead.

At one time or another, dietary supplements have been a feature of many of our shopping carts and medicine cabinets. But is there substance to the hype when it comes to our heart health? The research suggests no, except in very specific scenarios.

Peppers, and tomatoes, and grapes. Oh my! If you’re looking for strategies to help protect your bones against breaks, see what the research has to say about fruit and vegetable intake.

Is commitment making the answer to your weight loss woes? Recent research highlights where it may help and where more research is needed.