Growing up in Nara, Japan, one food that was a constant in my home was tofu. It’s truly been a lifelong staple. When I was a baby, once I could eat solids, my mom commonly prepared two dishes for me — one was a mix of tofu, rice porridge, sweet potato, kabocha (squash), and nori … Read more
Most people know which foods to avoid for a healthy heart. Yet, do you often think about the foods you eat and how they affect the brain? It’s been scientifically proven that diet can influence brain health. “The brain represents about 2% of our body weight, but it consumes about 20% of all of our … Read more
You may be addicted to sugar—but here’s the thing…it might not be your fault. Because as much we can try to eat organic and whole foods, sometimes additives like sugar are snuck into seemingly healthy items. “To improve the way things taste, the food industry often adds additives that can become sugars,” says Mexico City-based … Read more
The more sophisticated our food manufacturing becomes, the farther away we’re getting from having a diet of, well, food. Think about your favorite cheesy puffs or a hot dog — can you easily list all the ingredients in either one? Recently there have been some alarming studies linking ultra-processed foods with increased risk of heart … Read more
Getting 10,000 steps a day. Improving your VO2 max. Putting berries on your breakfast. What are the habits you embrace in an effort to live a long, healthy life? Certainly it’s the routines/rituals we do regularly that impact our health the most. But there’s one well-intentioned habit in particular that longevity experts say can actually … Read more
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Getting enough vitamin D—which is responsible for boosting our immunity and aiding with calcium absorption—is incredibly important for the human body. Sunlight exposure is (in theory) at its highest between April and September, meaning we can absorb vitamin D naturally from the sun’s rays. It’s worth noting, however, that vitamin D deficiency is common, affecting … Read more
Is it just me, or is everyone obsessed with cottage cheese right now? Seen all over social media being spread on bagels, used as a key ingredient in pancakes, or mixed in with scrambled eggs, the unsightly and (worst of all) lumpy cheese is undeniably having a moment. But is it actually any good for … Read more
There are two habits that always seem to get sleep doctors riled up: using alcohol as a sleep aid and eating dinner late. If you want to dine with a doctor specializing in sleep, you’d better ask them to meet you for the early-bird special because they certainly seem to collectively be against a late-night … Read more
Nearly 60 years ago, a physician working for the Florida Gators football team created a drink to help prevent heatstroke in players. Mixing water, salt, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, Dr. Robert Cade dubbed the potion “Gatorade,” in honor of the team. His simple recipe formed the cornerstone of the entire sports drink … Read more
With the start of a new school year, Canadian parents are facing the familiar challenge of packing healthy lunches for their potentially picky eaters. Faced with a sea of sugary snacks and processed foods in grocery store aisles, many parents and caregivers may struggle to find nutritious options that appeal to their kids. But with … Read more
