Cholesterol control alternative touted

Cholesterol is that waxy, fatlike substance that occurs naturally in all parts of your body.

A refresher course in the food pyramid

The original Food Guide Pyramid, released in 1992, has been updated and revised.

The Magic of Grapes, Wine & Nuts

We’ve all heard that moderate wine consumption can be beneficial for heart health. While most of us interpret this as giving us permission to enjoy that glass of red wine with dinner and think nothing more of it, the real hero behind the scenes may be a naturally-occurring compound in that wine called resveratrol (RS). Resveratrol is found in grapes, grape products and other sources, such as ...

Canada’s first sterol-containing probiotic yogurt hits shelves

The product, marketed under the BioBest Plant Sterols probiotic yogurt brand, is said to provide 50 percent of the daily recommended amount of sterols per 100 grams, said the company.

Laura’s Lean Beef Ready-to-Eat Entrees: The Convenient, All Natural Answer to “What’s for Dinner?”

A recent poll shows 75% of Americans don't know what they're having for dinner by 4pm on a weekday and as a result opt for the convenience of take-out instead of preparing a healthy low-fat meal for themselves and their family.