I've had a few questions from readers about flaxseeds recently, so I thought I'd do another post on them. One reader wanted to know what lignans are as they are often mentioned on packaging for flaxseeds and flaxseed oil. Another wanted to know why ...

Dear Healthy Foodie, Is coconut milk really that bad for you? P. Hello P., Coconut milk isn't necessarily bad for you at all. People who claim coconut milk is an unhealthy choice are under the mistaken impression that the type of fat prevalent in ...

A couple of months ago I wrote a post on alternatives to processed sports beverages and I mentioned coconut water as a much better refresher than something like Gatorade. It seems I was on to a trend without realizing it as coconut water is all the ...

A reader writes, "Maybe you can clear this up for me, as no else has been able to. Is this new Cold Pressed Organic Virgin Coconut Oil any better than its evil twin of days gone by? Was it because the old stuff was hydrogenated or is the new stuff ...

On the road to an ideal state of health, people often have to make rather large changes in their diets. This can be a traumatic experience when many of our favourite foods need to be tossed to the wayside; sometimes this is only temporarily, but ...

I received this question from a reader recently and thought it would be a good opportunity for a quick refresher on which oils are best for cooking. Dear Healthy Foodie, I have often used olive oil and garlic when barbecuing, but have been told ...

When you first hear the word "fat," your first thought may be, "Avoid at all costs!" After all, it's the opposite of "thin," right? But when it comes to your diet, a little bit of the right kind of fats is essential. According to Canada's Food ...

Each week, holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy tells us about a common health problem she's seen in her practice and how she came to a solution. This Week's Client: Chelsea, 29, a public relations manager who loves coffee and croissants The ...