Constipated? Consider a fibre supplement

Psyllium husk is especially effective in combating constipation.Yuliya Padina/iStockPhoto / Getty Images If you’re among the one in four Canadians who suffer from constipation, you’re probably well aware that the condition can make you feel miserable: bloated, gassy, ​​lethargic and irritable. For some people, constipation lasts for a short time, but for others it can … Read more

Why choline belongs in a brain-friendly diet

If you are eat for brain healthyour regular menu likely includes polyphenol-packed berries, lutein-rich green leafy vegetables, and omega-3s from oily fish. But your menu may be missing choline-rich foods like soy, eggs, red potatoes, and kidney beans. Getting enough of this B-like vitamin has been linked to better cognitive performance and, recently, a lower … Read more

How (and why) to ‘green’ your Mediterranean diet

An 18-month trial published Jan. 10 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition investigated the effect of a “green” Mediterranean diet on age-related brain atrophy.Hayden Bird/Getty Images/iStockphoto A Mediterranean diet has been linked to better cognitive function, a lower rate of cognitive decline, and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This eating pattern, rich in … Read more