Caramel Coloring in Soda Linked to Cancer
Something in soda may pose a health risk, and this time it's not sugar. A coloring additive, caramel, has been the center of attention for two years by now. 4-methylimidazole is formed when caramel coloring is made. 4-methylimidazole is a known carcinogen in animal studies, and "possibly carcinogenic" to humans, according to WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer.  read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 24, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Caramel Coloring in Soda Linked to Cancer
Something in soda may pose a health risk, and this time it's not sugar. A coloring additive, caramel, has been the center of attention for two years by now. 4-methylimidazole is formed when caramel coloring is made. 4-methylimidazole is a known carcinogen in animal studies, and"possibly carcinogenic" to humans, according to WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 24, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

How To Pick The Healthiest Cooking Oil
(Healthcastle.com) Ever wonder what oil you should be cooking with at home? Find out the best picks and what to avoid to maximize the heart healthy and inflammation lowering benefits of healthy oils. What makes a healthy oil? Oils in my kitchen are either neutral or positive healthwise, meaning they won’t negatively affect my health if I use them in moderation and some actually provide positive benefits like lowering inflammation, reducing “bad” LDL cholesterol and raising “good” HDL cholesterol. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 22, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

How To Pick The Healthiest Cooking Oil
(Healthcastle.com) Ever wonder what oil you should be cooking with at home? Find out the best picks and what to avoid to maximize the heart healthy and inflammation lowering benefits of healthy oils. What makes a healthy oil?Oils in my kitchen are either neutral or positive healthwise, meaning they won’t negatively affect my health if I use them in moderation and some actually provide positive benefits like lowering inflammation, reducing“bad” LDL cholesterol and raising“good” HDL cholesterol.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 21, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Hibiscus Tea: Health Benefits
I was in Hong Kong for my Chinese book launch last month. Some days I was working from dusk until midnight, but some days I was quite free to roam in the city. On a scorching hot day, I visited Zen Organics, an organic farm, where the owner served me a cup of hibiscus tea. After drinking a sip, I told myself I had to write about this tea upon my return home. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 17, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Hibiscus Tea: Health Benefits
I was in Hong Kong for my Chinese book launch last month. Some days I was working from dusk until midnight, but some days I was quite free to roam in the city. On a scorching hot day, I visited Zen Organics, an organic farm, where the owner served me a cup of hibiscus tea. After drinking a sip, I told myself I had to write about this tea upon my return home.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 17, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Seasonal Eats : Spring Superfoods in BC
(Healthcastle.com) Here at HealthCastle Fraser Valley we know that superfoods don't have to be exotic to be packed with nutrients, and every season brings a new batch to spice up the kitchen. Find out why including in season produce is so important and what to pick  up from the produce aisle this Spring.  read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 15, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Seasonal Eats : Spring Superfoods in BC
(Healthcastle.com) Here at HealthCastle Fraser Valley we know that superfoods don't have to be exotic to be packed with nutrients, and every season brings a new batch to spice up the kitchen. Find out why including in season produce is so important and what to pick up from the produce aisle this Spring. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 15, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

4 Grocery Shopping Mistakes To Avoid
(Healthcastle.com) Ever wonder why you don’t have tortillas when you need them for taco night or what possessed you to toss ice cream in to your cart instead of frozen fruit? Do you get stuck grabbing take out a night or two a week because you realized you had no basics in the fridge or were out of milk? Learn the top 4 grocery shopping mistakes even healthy shoppers make and how to avoid below. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 7, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

4 Grocery Shopping Mistakes To Avoid
(Healthcastle.com) Ever wonder why you don’t have tortillas when you need them for taco night or what possessed you to toss ice cream in to your cart instead of frozen fruit? Do you get stuck grabbing take out a night or two a week because you realized you had no basics in the fridge or were out of milk? Learn the top 4 grocery shopping mistakes even healthy shoppers make and how to avoid below.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - April 7, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipe : Spring Rainbow Salad
(Healthcastle.com) Looking for a stunning salad to bring to a dinner party that is still easy to put together and packed full of flavour and dazzling colour? You’ve come to the right spot. A few basic kitchen tools make quick work of the ingredients and some powerhouse nutrients make it a salad healthy enough to have every single day. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 31, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipe : Spring Rainbow Salad
(Healthcastle.com) Looking for a stunning salad to bring to a dinner party that is still easy to put together and packed full of flavour and dazzling colour? You’ve come to the right spot. A few basic kitchen tools make quick work of the ingredients and some powerhouse nutrients make it a salad healthy enough to have every single day.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 31, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition Tips For Running Your First Race
(Healthcastle.com) Whether you’ve been running for a few years or just got started, having a plan for nutrition and hydration leading up to, during and after your race can help make the experience a great one. Read on for nutrition tips to create your own customized race plan so you can perform at your peak and recover in no time. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 25, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Nutrition Tips For Running Your First Race
(Healthcastle.com) Whether you’ve been running for a few years or just got started, having a plan for nutrition and hydration leading up to, during and after your race can help make the experience a great one. Read on for nutrition tips to create your own customized race plan so you can perform at your peak and recover in no time.read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 24, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

7 Healthy Weeknight Recipes
(Healthcastle.com) Sometimes finding a recipe in time for dinner can be a momentous task – whether it is poorly measured yields that serve too many or taking longer than expected. Maybe it’s just finding one that actually uses ingredients found in your own kitchen! Here are some of my favourites for simplicity and fab flavours. Key Ingredients Check how long it says it takes to make, then add 5-10 minutes. The recipe writers seem to chop a heck of a lot faster than I do when I get home from work. read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - March 18, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news