Healthy Foods and Supplements
This
page offers articles and resources
on foods, herbs, spices, vitamins, and minerals that protect against disease and assist in maintaining a healthy weight. For more on food, including recipes and slow cooker tips, visit the Nutrition and Food page.
Food, Drink, and Supplement Articles
The
Health Benefits of Coffee
Health
Benefits of Caffeinated Tea
Maximizing
Tea's Health Benefits: Preparation is the Key to Antioxidant
Power
Green
Tea Aids Weight Loss Efforts
Nutrition: Free Range vs. Battery Cage Eggs
Natural Sources of Zinc
Egg Labels: Free-Range, Organic, and Omega-3
How Much Vitamin C Does the Body Need?
Natural Sources of Vitamin D
Does Vitamin C Prevent or Cure Colds?
Dark Green Vegetables Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Whole Grain Health Benefits
Zinc Helps Prevent Osteoporosis
Low-Fat
and Fat-Free Baking Substitutes
Good
Nutrition for Fitness
Health
Benefits of Chocolate
Alcohol - Health
Benefits and Risks
Vitamin
E Health Benefits and Risks
Health
Benefits of Lycopene: Tomato Consumption Associated with Reduced
Risk of Disease
Foods
That Maximize Calcium's Health Benefits
Healthy
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Maximizing
the Health Benefits of Onions: How to Choose, Prepare, and Store
Onions to Maintain Phytonutrients
Maximizing
Garlic's Health Benefits: How to Prepare Garlic for the Greatest
Health-Protective Effects
Pumpkin
Muffin Recipes: Honey Whole Wheat, Chocolate Chip, and Low-Fat
Pumpkin Muffins
Disease-Fighting
Savoury Cooking Spices: Cayenne, Turmeric, Pepper, Mustard,
Cumin, and Fenugreek Health Benefits
Disease-Fighting
Sweet Cooking Spices: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, and
Cloves Provide Health Benefits
High-Antioxidant
Cooking Herbs
Aphrodisiac
Foods: The Science Behind Arousing Flavours and Aromas
Storage
and Preparation of Fruits and Vegetables
Food
Choices That Help Diminish Anxiety: Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety
and Panic Disorder with Better Nutrition
Natural
Anxiety Remedies: The Effectiveness of Herbal and Other Supplements
for Anxiety
Vitamin
B for Anxiety and Panic Disorder: B-Complex Supplements May
Decrease Tension and Fearfulness
Magnesium
Supplements for Anxiety Disorders: Supplemental Magnesium May
Help Diminish Fear and Panic
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Food Fact Resources
Health
Canada: Food and Nutrition
USDA
Nutrient Database for Calories and Nutrients in Foods
United
Nations University Press Food and Nutrition Library
Dieticians
of Canada - Eat Well, Live Well
Dieticians
of Canada - Recipe Analyzer
Health
Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Dieticians
of Canada - Healthy Start for Life - Promoting Healthy Eating
and Activity Among Children under the Age of 5
Health
Canada - Assess Your Body Mass Index
ActNowBC
- Healthy Eating for Seniors
MedLine
Plus, a Services of the U.S. National Library of Medicine -
Various Nutrition Topics
Medline
Plus - Vegetarian Diets
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Disclaimer:
These articles are provided for informational purposes only.
They are not intended as a substitute for medical care or consultation
and do not constitute personal medical advice. Health concerns
should be referred to a qualified medical professional.
