(ARA) – Moms, career women, singles enjoying life with close friends and family, and even women approaching their retirement years – women at every life stage can benefit from adding simple activities to improve their happiness and health. Activities can range from enjoying a delicious breakfast to incorporating a cardiovascular workout to limbering up and [...]

(ARA) – Eating right and exercising are the two most important elements of a healthy lifestyle. We hear it time and again that these simple principles hold more power than the latest fad diet, and for those who heed the advice, the proof is in the results. However, it’s not always easy to figure out [...]

(ARA) – Today’s youth might be the first generation of American children to be less healthy than their parents, with childhood obesity more than tripling in the past 30 years. What’s encouraging, however, is that this is a time of increased national focus on healthy eating – and it is going to take all stakeholders [...]

(ARA) – A visit to your local grocer provides thousands of food options, and it’s likely you’ve recently noticed an increase in the number of healthier choices, including organic offerings and expanded produce selections. But what are the next big things when it comes to healthy food? Here are some healthy food trends to look [...]

(ARA) – Springtime packs a punch for students. Between tests, papers, school trips, extracurricular performances and jobs, finding the energy for spring’s after-school sports is often a challenge. Time and energy are at a premium. Eating well can help ease the crush. While breakfast is often tapped as the most important meal of the day, [...]

(ARA) – Whether you’re feeding yourself or feeding your family, it’s important to know that the food you’re eating is safe and nutritious. But perceptions about finding a balance between those two essential factors have become muddled in recent years. While there is an increased effort to promote the consumption of healthy foods, particularly fruits [...]

(NC)—Did you know a serving of Pad Thai from a Canadian food court restaurant chain can have as many as 1,400 calories in a single serving? That’s70 per cent of your recommended calorie intake according to the 2,000 calorie/day diet as outlined by Canada’s Food Guide. Compare that to a tuna Pad Thai dish at [...]

(NC)—There’s a reason food intolerance is known as the “hidden” condition: Triggers and symptoms can be difficult to identify and nearly impossible to solve without proper testing and guidance. Lactose and gluten intolerance are well-known triggers, but there are over 100 more food triggers to consider. It’s important to understand that the path to relief [...]

(NC)—Every year the Environmental Working Group out of the United States publishes a dirty dozen list of fruit and vegetables it claims contain high pesticide residue level. Fortunately for Canadians who are concerned about their health, the list is finally being debunked and consumers are being assured that these foods are indeed safe. “The misinformation [...]

This week was the Season Premiere of Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs and I was blown away!  The level of talent and big name chefs seen this season is out of this world.  Here is the list of the Chef Contestants: Anne Burrell – from Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst Cooks in America. She is [...]