Diet and nutrition are two key elements in maintaining a healthy lifestyle at any age. What you’re putting into your body can have a huge impact on your overall health. Stay informed on the latest news, trends and studies, so you can live a healthier life every day.
For some, the environmental benefits are enough reason to move towards a plant based diet, but for others, it’s the health benefits that play a major motivator. Despite the benefits of weight loss, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure, the move away from meat can be a difficult one, but there are some tips that can help with the transition.
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eWhile there are many factors that have contributed to our “global obesity epidemic”, from stress and lack of sleep to processed food, it’s also clear that sugar has played a large part in the widening of the worldly waistlines. From journalists to researchers there have been many books written on the negative health impact of […]
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There are a number of different foods that can help your body effectively and painlessly digest your meals. The key is finding foods that encourage the cultivation of gut flora, or bacteria that actively assist in the digestion process, like these 8.
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As we all know, reaching that 25-grams of fibre each day can be difficult. So to help you on your quest, here are 9 sneaky (and easy) ways to sneak more fibre into your diet!
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According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, approximately 12 million people become ill every year from foodborne bacteria. Parasites may be contracted from eating raw meat or fish improperly prepared. To avoid any unnecessary illness, here are some facts on safe food handling at home.
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