Got milk? Not so much. Health Canada’s new food guide drops ‘milk and alternatives’ and favours plant-based protein

At a technical briefing in advance of today’s release of Canada’s updated food guide, Dr. Hasan Hutchinson was asked why anything dairy appeared to be largely absent from the composite plate and snapshots of “healthy eating.” “Certainly in the picture of the composite plate you’ve got, ah, yogurt — that’s right there in the protein… Read More »

Cooking Ramen Noodles on Nails is The Latest Manicure Trend That’s Making Us Lose Our Appetite

Ramen Nail art. (Photo Credit: Instagram/NailSunny) If functional nail arts were to appear for an exam,  the bizarre ramen noodle art will pass with flying colours. Nail art mogul Nail Sunny shocked us with this bizarre Instagram post, which evidently satiates your style sense and hunger.  Yes! You read that right. This strangely creative nail… Read More »

From Food To Natural Beauty Products—A Dietitian Shares Her Non-Negotiables For Glowing Skin

As a dietitian, Rebecca Gawthorne (better known to some of you as @nourish_naturally) knows the importance of nourishing your body from the inside out. Her approach to nutrition includes eating as natural as possible (read: lots of plant-based foods), and when it comes to her beauty routine, her philosophy is no different. In collaboration with… Read More »

Body size may influence women's lifespan more than it does men's

Body size-height and weight- may influence women’s lifespan far more than it does men’s, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. And while physical activity is linked to longer lifespans in both sexes, it seems the more time men spend physically active every day, the better it is for their… Read More »