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Lead Stories: December 4, 2008

Kidney Disease Improves with Soy Diet

Posted April 7, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Her News

A trial study published in the April Issue of Diabetic Care shows a short-term benefit in the presence of Type 2 diabetes from consuming diets high in soy protein.  The news follows a small trial of 41 patients who adhered to a…

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Vitamin D: The Nutrient Your Body Needs Now!

Posted March 29, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements

Who would have thought that a nice, long walk outside could not only help a gal get her butt in shape, but also provide her with a daily shot of vitamin D?

But while the weather is still fluctuating…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Tempting Tempeh

Posted March 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

If you’re looking to increase your consumption of soy but find tofu too boring and mock meats too processed, pick up a package of tempeh the next time you’re at the health food store. It has a unique flavour, it’s…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Tasty Tempeh

Posted March 8, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

Unless you spend a lot of time in vegetarian restaurants, you’ve probably never heard of tempeh, the Indonesian soybean cake that is slowly becoming more widely used in North American cuisine because of its many health benefits. The words “soybean cake” may…

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A Diet to Deal with Haywire Hormones: Eating in Your Forties

Posted June 25, 2007 at 10:45 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Special Features

This is the final part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their twenties need in order to fuel their bodies.  Part Two offers the…

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Soy may be cardioprotective for older women

Posted June 5, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Her News, Special Features

The following video from The Newsroom explains the possible benefits of soy for older women.

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Select your smoothie!  Energy boosting recipes for morning, noon and night

Posted May 10, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes

When the warm sunshine of spring hits, we’re often tempted to trade our mugs of tea for cool, refreshing beverages. Unfortunately, many popular treats, from decadent iced mocha lattes to bottled juice and soda, are filled with refined sugar and preservatives. Instead of shelling…

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