Debunking popular food and exercise myths
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Last month we looked at popular dieting myths. This month we’ll look at food and exercise myths that can also make weight management and healthy eating harder than they need to be.
Archive for the 'Nutrition & Healthy Eating' Category
Go bananas!
Thursday, May 1st, 2008It’s official: bananas are good for you. Bananas are a good source of fibre (3 grams), magnesium (32 mg), potassium (422 mg) and B6 (0.4 mg). And since foods low in sodium and rich in potassium and magnesium can help manage normal blood pressure — incorporating bananas into an overall healthy diet may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. What’s more, this nutrient packed, fat free fruit is a great source of vitamin B6, which helps boost your immune system and assists in the formation of red blood cells.
Ask Marilyn: Healthy Fast Food?
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008Q: Are there any healthy fast food choices?