Hunger can strike at the strangest of times. Whether it’s snacking at your desk, or craving a burger when it’s barely past breakfast, it’s hard to fight hunger! If you find yourself eating more frequently, or in response to certain emotions, it may not be hunger you’re feeling. In times like these it may be …
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Healthier Eating Tips During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often packed with family, friends, delicious foods, and memories that last a lifetime! However, you may also face several temptations that may lead you away from your daily routine. A common consequence that may arise is unwanted weight gain, potentially leading to unmanaged blood sugar control. To keep you on track …
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Can a Vegetarian Diet Improve Blood Sugar Management?
Nowadays, diets and eating patterns are a popular topic of discussion amongst many people. There are many different diets to explore—each with its own benefits and successes. In particular, the vegetarian diet has become very popular in the past few years. Many individuals ranging from celebrities to fitness fanatics as well as just ordinary people, …
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The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast
Breakfast is often touted to be the “most important meal of the day”—and for good reason! Eating a healthy breakfast can have many positive health effects and can help you feel energized throughout your day. Below we go over some tips and tricks to help you start your day off right. Why Breakfast is Important …
Is Canada’s Food Guide Rainbow Still Relevant?
In 2019, the Government of Canada released a food guide to help Canadians choose foods. It aims to improve individuals’ health by meeting nutritional needs and reducing the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. In addition, the guide takes a less prescriptive approach by foregoing the number of recommended servings for each food group. Instead, …
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5 Foods That Will Boost Your Immune System
A healthy outside starts from the inside. Robert Urch True health starts from within. When we are healthy, we feel strong and capable. One way we can keep ourselves healthy is by taking a preventative approach to our health. This means doing certain things to reduce the chance or frequency that we get sick in …
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The Keys to Packing Healthy Lunches
Packing snacks and lunches for work can be a daunting task but learning the right way to pack can be a healthy and budget-friendly habit. Below we go through some helpful tips and tricks to help you fuel your workday and have more control on what you are eating for lunch. How to Pack a …
What’s the Difference Between Vegan, Vegetarian, and Plant-Based Diets?
Vegan, vegetarian and plant-based are three different types of diets that put a focus on eating more fruits and vegetables. By doing so, individuals reduce animal products, and consume foods that are locally sourced, or made with sustainable ingredients. While all three are similar, there are differences between each diet, which we will go over …
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6 Pieces of Advice for Eating Out with Diabetes
Having diabetes doesn’t mean that eating out is impossible! However, a little bit of planning can help alleviate some of the stress that may accompany eating out at restaurants. It’s understandably harder to stick to a diet or meal plan when all your senses are engulfed with delicious temptations. Unfortunately, restaurants aren’t usually catered towards …
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