You can’t spell ‘nutrition’ without ‘nut’ Nuts offer a bounty of nutrients, ample protein and are a source of unsaturated fats, which makes them a satiating snack. Nuts and seeds offer a bounty of nutrition and are a satisfying snack. The noise about nuts’ nutritional attributes is louder than ever, and they’re available in a […]
Canadian Families Spend More on Taxes Than Food, Shelter
The average Canadian family now spends more money on taxes than on food, clothing and shelter, according to a report by the Fraser Institute. “With growth in the total tax bill outpacing the cost of basic necessities, taxes now eat up more family income, so families have less money available to spend, save or pay […]
Pineapples and Health
Pineapples and Health Pineapple juice has been fermented into an alcoholic beverage in the past, and used to alleviate body heat and fevers. It was used externally to dissolve warts, callouses and painful corns. Due to the large amounts of natural acids (citric, malic, and tartaric) and bromelain enzyme, large amounts of fresh pineapple […]
How to Spot a Weight Loss Scam
Sneaky Ways to Spot a Scam Photo Credit: Blend Images/John Fedele/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Updated August 15, 2015. Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com’s Medical Review Board. Dieters, it’s time to arm yourself with shrewd new consumer tools. Sneaky manufacturers are using new scams to market their questionable weight loss products. This […]
Toronto Has ‘High Risk’ of House-Price Correction – CMHC
This modest house on busy Dupont St. near Ossington sold for a cool million dollars in April, 2014 (it does have a coach house in back). Source: Toronto Star Toronto is now at “high” risk of a housing correction — up from “moderate” just four months ago, says a quarterly examination of risks to […]