Health

There are usually two opinions regarding the health benefits of nuts – they’re fattening stay away from them or they are a convenient snack with a long list of health benefits. So which is it? As a dietitian, a large percentage of my clientele want to a) lose body fat and b) be healthy. So the good news is, it’s not an “either/or” situation. Nuts actually support both goals.

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The wonderfully sweet taste and deep red color of strawberries can boost the taste and look of any meal. The simple strawberry, a staple in many desserts or enjoyed fresh, is not simple when it comes to its complex network of micronutrients and their far-reaching health benefits. Not only do they taste great, they are very high in antioxidants. The same antioxidants that help combat damaging effects of free radical activity on cellular structures and DNA. 

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Most of us lead very busy lives, which means making healthy choices can sometimes seem too difficult or at least time consuming to consider. But the principles of healthy eating apply wherever you eat. A little planning can help you make healthy food choices wherever you go. Choose a variety of foods from the four food groups, increase your grains, fruits and vegetable consumption, choose leaner meats and low-fat dairy products and select foods prepared using little or no fat (choose healthy fats when you have to). 

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In the past two decades, there has been tremendous growth in the use of vitamin and mineral supplements across North America. In part, due to the adoption of a self-care approach to health, a strong interest in nutrition amongst consumers, but also the common misconception that a vitamin pill can be a quick fix to a poor diet.

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