Olives and Olive Oil

Rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFA), polyphenols (including lignans) and secoiridoids (including oleocanthal), olive oil has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant characteristics that may positively impact health, as reported by several in vitro and animal studies (1). Oleocanthal can reduce pain in a similar way to ibuprofen, i.e., inhibiting the activity of COX-1 and COX2 (2), and could protect against several diseases.

What is SIBO?

The new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical guidelines for the treatment and evaluation of pediatric obesity take an unequivocal stance: obesity in children should be treated as early as possible with intensive multidisciplinary management, with the help of drug therapy and even bariatric surgery if necessary (1).

Salad is without a doubt one of the most versatile dishes. Indeed, it can be eaten as a salad, a side dish or even as an appetizer to the main course. However, it's all in the flavours of the dressing. If you don't have the time to make your own dressing, you can make more than interesting choices at the grocery store.

What could be better than preparing your own homemade spice blend? Aromas, flavors, and textures are all there. They are used to enhance the taste of food and make it exceptional. Making your own blend is simple and enjoyable.

Chronic pain affects 8 million Canadians, and the direct costs are estimated to be between $38.3 and $40.4 billion Canadian (1).

Diverticulosis is a disease characterized by the presence of diverticula, tiny pouches that develop when parts of the intestinal wall give way under pressure and form bulges. When these become inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis.

Is soy consumption protective or, on the contrary, can it increase the risk of developing breast cancer? What about women who already have breast cancer? Here is a summary of the latest literature on this controversial topic. 

There are many beliefs about diabetes that need to be debunked.