Iron is used by the body to make haemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen in the body and gives blood its red colour. A deficiency of iron leads to reduced haemoglobin levels in the blood, and known as iron deficiency anaemia. Some of the common signs of iron deficiency include…

By Alexandra Mehl Tofino, BC – With tourism’s major contribution to Tofino’s economy, the industry itself is “less likely” to offer the region’s living wage, according to a recent report. While the costs of food, shelter, and transportation increase, tight food budgets are likely as locals cut corners to shoulder expenses. In early November, Clayoquot…

24 Nov 2023 — While ongoing consumer interest in healthy and sustainable diets exists, scientists point to a gap in understanding these complex topics. At the recent Free From Food show in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Nutrition Insight met up with Dr. Jenneke Heising, program director at Wageningen University and Research, to examine ongoing discussions and…

With every pang of hunger or craving, we have a choice: to eat foods that we’re told are good for us, or seek out comfort foods. Those choices aren’t easy or always possible, but research shows eating healthier foods can have considerable health benefits – especially in the long run. A new study analyzing food…

Ultra-processed food. You’ve probably heard of it. Heck, you’ve probably eaten lots of it in your time – but you still might not know exactly what it is. Despite the sheer volume of ultra-processed food (UPF) in our lives (you’ll find it in most kitchens, supermarkets and lunch boxes), awareness of ultra-processed food and the…

<!–> Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Stacie Archer knows all too well how stressful it can be to cook healthy meals for an entire family on a tight budget. It is an immeasurable amount of pressure that Archer – a single mom of three – never wanted anyone else to feel, especially other families…

A recent study published in Nature Food reports that a sustained shift toward healthier diets can improve life expectancy. Study: Life expectancy can increase by up to 10 years following sustained shifts towards healthier diets in the United Kingdom. Image Credit: RossHelen / Shutterstock.com Improving healthy diet habits in the U.K. Unhealthy diets cause over 75,000…

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers discuss the development, implementation, and results of a hands-on program called Cooking With Seasons for Health (CwS4H). During CwS4H, parent-child dyads were involved in sessions that included nutrition lessons, cooking lessons for children, food tasting, meal preparations, and distribution of fresh produce and food guides. Study: Cooking with…

For tea lovers, nothing spells comfort more than a hot cup of chai! But the world is full of different types of tea. Are you someone who likes milk and sugar-laden tea or do you prefer herbal and green teas that can help you lose weight? Well, if the best slimming teas for weight loss…

DROPPING temperatures leave us vulnerable to illnesses during Autumn, but did you know a fruit commonly grown in Spain can help you fight seasonal sniffles?  During the colder months, eating fruit regularly can help us to stay happy and healthy.  Fruit is often high in vitamins and minerals which aid digestion, hydration and strengthen our…