Written by: Lisa Doerr, BScH Foods & Nutrition Student Reviewed by: Jennifer Broxterman, BScH Foods & Nutrition Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist NutritionRx (www.nutritionrx.ca) Email: info@nutritionrx.ca When we say “chia”, most people think “pet” – the herb has roots planted deeply in…
If you want to boost your preschooler’s chances of a good night’s sleep and play down risks of behavioural problems, injury and obesity, it’s best to avoid screen time — whether TVs, computers or video games — in the hour before bedtime. http://www.canada.com/health/before+lights+disturbs+sleep/5155418/story.html
Tips on how to avoid putting on weight while still enjoying your summer vacation. http://www.canada.com/health/Video+Vacation+diet/5154601/story.html
Toronto‘s SickKids creates myIBD to monitor bowel diseases http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/07/25/myibd-app-sickkids.html
NutritionRx owner Jennifer Broxterman likes to take on new challenges. Jennifer recently competed in the 2011 Warrior Dash 5 km race at Horseshoe Ski Resort in Barrie, Ontario on Saturday July 9, 2011. Much to Jennifer’s delight and surprise, she finished…
Tips to prevent picky eaters – expose them to lots of different foods. Check out the article for more information. http://www.guelphmercury.com/living/familyparenting/article/554550–introducing-new-foods-to-young-children-helps-discourage-picky-eaters-expert-says
Written by: Lisa Doerr, BScH Foods & Nutrition Student Reviewed by: Jennifer Broxterman, BScH Foods & Nutrition Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist NutritionRx (www.nutritionrx.ca) Email: info@nutritionrx.ca We all know that alcohol is higher in calories than most foods. Besides fat, alcohol contains…
When The Quiz sees an article titled “Have a Brewski! Help Your Health” — on the American Dietetic Association’s “Eat Right” page on the website of Men’s Health, no less — well, we can’t help but click on it. Take our…