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Trans Fats On the Way Out? The FDA Moves to Ban Partially Hydrogenated Oils
(HealthCastle.com) You probably know that trans fats are bad for you: They raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. Some countries have already banned them. In the United States, trans fats were not even required to be listed on product labels until 2006. Now, just seven years later, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to phase artificial trans fats out from packaged foods sold in the United States. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 23, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Trans Fats On the Way Out? The FDA Moves to Ban Partially Hydrogenated Oils
(HealthCastle.com) You probably know that trans fats are bad for you: They raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol and can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. Some countries have already banned them. In the United States, trans fats were not even required to be listed on product labels until 2006. Now, just seven years later, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to phase artificial trans fats out from packaged foods sold in the United States.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 21, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Top 13 Solutions to Preparing Your Thanksgiving Dinner
(HealthCastle.com) Thanksgiving is a time for families to celebrate together and be thankful. Let us help you celebrate this year with more healthy options. Whether you are looking to cut the fat, serve gluten free guests or to skip the high fructose corn syrup this year, we have some tips for you. Top 13 Recommendations for Celebrating Healthy ThanksgivingEasy Homemade Solutionsread more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 19, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Top 13 Solutions to Preparing Your Thanksgiving Dinner
(HealthCastle.com) Thanksgiving is a time for families to celebrate together and be thankful. Let us help you celebrate this year with more healthy options. Whether you are looking to cut the fat, serve gluten free guests or to skip the high fructose corn syrup this year, we have some tips for you. Top 13 Recommendations for Celebrating Healthy Thanksgiving Easy Homemade Solutions read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 19, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
(Healthcastle.com) The holiday and party season is upon us! Studies show that the weight gain around this time of year is more than just an urban legend. It adds up to a solid 1-2 pounds per year for most adults, more for adults who are already overweight. This year, skip the weight gain altogether and stay one step closer to your best self with these easy strategies. 1. Bring a healthy dish to potlucks (see last week's idea here). read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 18, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
(Healthcastle.com) The holiday and party season is upon us! Studies show that the weight gain around this time of year is more than just an urban legend. It adds up to a solid 1-2 pounds per year for most adults, more for adults who are already overweight. This year, skip the weight gain altogether and stay one step closer to your best self with these easy strategies. 1. Bring a healthy dish to potlucks (see last week's ideahere).read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 18, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition 101: Copper
(HealthCastle.com) Copper is a trace mineral that functions as a coenzyme in many physiologic reactions.Recomme nded IntakesThe Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for copper are shown below:read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 18, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition 101: Copper
(HealthCastle.com) Copper is a trace mineral that functions as a coenzyme in many physiologic reactions. Recommended Intakes The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for copper are shown below: read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 18, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

#GoUnDiet Party: Comfort Food Makeover 2013
(HealthCastle.com) Who loves comfort foods? Most people do! A nice hot bowl of soup, baked mac and cheese and some freshly basked pies just to name a few. Now we can make comfort foods more healthy. Share your own recipes and let's chat about comfort food makeover! #GoUnDiet Twitter Party read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 15, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Not All PUFAs and Vegetable Oils Are Good For Your Heart
(HealthCastle.com) You may heard that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are good for your heart. In fact, if you live in Canada, you may even have seen heart-health claims on the packaging of many vegetable oils and products containing these oils. Since 2009, Canadian labels of these oils and the foods that contain them have been allowed to claim they promote "a reduced risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels." read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition 101: Selenium
(HealthCastle.com) Selenium is a trace mineral that functions as an antioxidant in the body. It also helps the thyroid and immune system to function properly and may help protect again some cancers. Recommended Intake The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for selenium are shown below: read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 13, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Healthy Appetizer : Lemony Herb & Garlic White Bean Dip [Recipe]
(Healthcastle.com) Party season is just about upon us, with weekends full of heavy appetizers, calorie laden drinks and pumpkin spice everything. Use this recipe to lighten up the appetizer platter without sacrificing taste or a creamy, rich texture this holiday season. The creamy texture and herby, garlicky, tangy flavour in this dip hide a tummy filling trifecta of goodness- high fibre and high protein thanks to the white beans and a source of good fats courtesy of the olive oil. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 11, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Six Foods to Lower Your Blood Sugar
(HealthCastle.com) If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about your blood sugar. What you may not know is that you can help to regulate your blood sugar naturally by including certain foods in your diet. Let's take a look at six foods that can help you do just that. Top Six Food Picks for Blood Sugar Regulation Bitter Melon read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 9, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Brussels Sprouts: Health Benefits and How To
Custom Title: Brussels Sprout (HealthCastle.com) Brussels sprouts tend to bring out strong opinions: You either love them or you hate them. If you love them, you're in luck – these tiny cabbages are packed with nutrition. As a bonus, they thrive in colder temperatures, so they're at their peak when there are few other fresh, local produce options available. If you've always thought you hated them, you just might want to give them another chance. Brussels sprouts are enjoying a moment in the spotlight, which means there are all kinds of new ways...
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 5, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Rebar Modern Food Cookbook Review
(Healthcastle.com) Finding a good cookbook can be a challenge, keep an eye out for HealthCastle Fraser Valley's cookbook reviews to find out which ones are worth taking home. This time Michelle visits Rebar in Victoria and reviews their well known cookbook. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - November 4, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news