L'importance d'un déjeuner sain
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 […]
Façons de rester en forme tout en travaillant depuis un bureau
Want to stay healthy while working from your desk? Here are some easy tips that you can start following today! Do your back and wrists constantly ache? Are your eyes feeling strained? According to Statistics Canada, 32% of Canadians worked from home in January 2021. This means more people are sitting hunched over their computers […]
14 conseils pour les personnes atteintes de diabète afin de garantir une bonne santé bucco-dentaire
Good oral hygiene is about much more than white teeth and a captivating smile. It tells the story of your overall well-being as dental issues left untreated can cause problems in other parts of your body. Living with diabetes may put you at a higher risk for certain oral health conditions. However, you can take […]
Astuces pour la préparation de lunchs sains
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 […]
Quelle est la différence entre les régimes végétaliens, végétariens et à base de plantes?
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 […]
Six conseils pour manger au restaurant quand on est diabétique
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 […]
Qu'est-ce que le pré-diabète? Faut-il s'inquiéter?
Break the term up into “pre-” and “diabetes”: It means exactly what it sounds like – “a condition before diabetes.” Prediabetes, also referred to as borderline type 2 diabetes, is a health condition that one develops when their blood glucose levels are higher than the typical range but lower than that considered to be diagnostic. […]
Le diabète et la cuisine sud-asiatique: Comment trouver un équilibre
South Asia is a broad term to describe a subregion of Asia, consisting of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. This region is incredibly diverse in landscape and culture and has a population of 1.94 billion people as of 2020. Of this vast population, preliminary studies indicate that approximately 1.4% of people […]
6 faits sur le diabète que nous devrions tous connaître
Knowing the facts about diabetes is vital for management. However, when information is readily available on sources such as the internet, untrue statements can be widely perpetuated about a topic. This can cause confusion about what to believe. Continue reading to learn about the six common diabetes myths and the truth about them! Myth #1. […]
