A new berry being introduced to farms in eastern Canada is proving to have some potentially exciting health benefits.
Researchers at the National Research Council have found the haskap berry to be high in antioxidants, with twice the level in the much-touted blueberry. The berry, popular in Asia, is being made available commercially for the first time by Phytocultures of Cornwall, P.E.I.
Read more: New berry shows health promise
You’ve scanned the restaurant menu and given yourself a little pat on the back for choosing a salad instead of fries on the side. Now comes the “top” question: “Which dressing would you like on your salad?” It seems like such a small detail, but your dressing decision can make or break your salad and either support or undo your initially healthy choice! Egad! Panic! Worry! Nah, just calm down and follow these do’s and don’ts for dressing your salad.
Read more: Salad dressing do’s and don’ts
You haul yourself off to bed with a million details buzzing around your head and big surprise the coveted ZZZZs don’t happen.
Here are some foods that might help you get some much needed shut eye.
- Carbohydrates like popcorn, brown rice, whole grain toast or crackers, a whole grain bagel, a small bowl of whole grain cereal, or even microwaving a small potato may help you nod off. Whenever you eat a starchy carbohydrate you raise up the blood levels of an amino acid called tryptophan which your brain turns into soothing serotonin. Snack size only, please. Avoid big servings at least two hours before bed.
Read more here: Can’t get to sleep? Try these foods and tips
