Posts Tagged ‘diet’

Live longer by avoiding hunger games

Eating less, a lot less, may not be the secret to a long life after all

by Ken MacQueen - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Big Food companies rush to rejig recipes

Consumers increasingly demand meals that are not only healthier, but more ‘natural’

by Chris Sorensen - Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Burger King tries to conquer women’s hearts

The fast-food chain rolled out a new menu featuring salads, chicken wraps and fruit smoothies

by Gustavo Vieira - Thursday, April 19, 2012
What is the most effective diet for losing weight?

Cut the calories–and the crap

by Julia Belluz - Wednesday, January 18, 2012
A Science-ish year in review

Also, pick a topic for the first post of 2012

by Julia Belluz - Monday, December 19, 2011
The how-to guide to going vegan

Try almond milk with your cereal, and remember, ‘broccoli is 30 per cent protein!’

by Julia McKinnell - Thursday, December 1, 2011
When to reveal your insulin pump

A woman’s guide to diabetes offers tips about dating, diet and airport security

by Julia McKinnell - Thursday, October 27, 2011
Unhappy meals

McDonald’s is trimming french fry servings in Happy Meals and adding fruit

by Jason Kirby - Thursday, August 11, 2011
Antioxidants: Can they save you or kill you quicker?

Forget supplements: you’re better off with fruits and veggies

by Julia Belluz - Thursday, July 28, 2011
Why Kate might need to put on a few pounds

Lotsa luck Kate. Enjoy those bandage dresses while you can.

by Barbara Amiel - Friday, July 8, 2011
Yogurt, the fermented panacea?

Have the health benefits of yogurt been exaggerated? ‘Science-ish’ investigates.

by Julia Belluz - Tuesday, July 5, 2011
How to get that perfect wedding waist

What the bride’s mother is doing to slim down for the big day

by Leah McLaren - Thursday, April 28, 2011
Gorillas on a diet

Toronto Zoo gorillas are eating more but losing weight. Could a high-fibre diet do the same for people?

by Kate Lunau - Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Gorillas on a diet at the Toronto Zoo

How they stay svelte: parsnips, cabbage, nuts, tofu—and tree bark

by macleans.ca - Friday, March 25, 2011
Fat loss, great sex and lentils

A new diet book promises a ‘superhuman’ body, with just four hours at the gym

by Michelle Magnan - Monday, January 31, 2011
A magic calorie ride

Overeating, studies show, is fuelled by the same brain mechanisms that drive addiction to drugs like heroin

by Kate Lunau - Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Should you be using a salt substitute?

Ironically, some no-salt salts might be a bad idea, health-wise

by Cathy Gulli - Friday, January 7, 2011
Cooking lessons from dancing tweens

Two young girls, ages 11 and 12, teach other kids how to embrace healthy eating

by Kate Fillion - Thursday, December 16, 2010
Born to be fat

Does prenatal exposure to chemicals called ‘obesogens’ help explain the epidemic of obesity?

by Julia Belluz - Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Jeanne Beker has that magic something

Does the fashion icon sell weight-loss better than Elizabeth Manley?

by Kate Lunau - Wednesday, October 6, 2010