Canadians are eating more and more outside of their home. According to a national survey, 54% of Canadians eat out once or more each week. Why is this so common? Approximately 40% of Canadians eat out for convenience, or due to a lack of time or culinary skills. On the other hand, about 52% of Read More …
Seasonal fruits and vegetables are hands down one of the best parts of summer. As grocery aisles and farmers’ markets fill up with fresh and colourful produce, many Canadians feel excited to try new recipes featuring these items! Whether you’re new to shopping seasonally or you do it religiously, below are six essential reasons to Read More …
If you have shopped for groceries recently, you may have noticed that food seems more expensive. Unfortunately, food prices have gone up and are expected to continue rising. Canada’s Food Price Report 2021 predicts overall food price increases from 3 to 5% in 2021. Nutritious foods, such as meat and vegetables, are among the highest Read More …
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder that affects approximately 13-20% of Canadians. It is the most common GI condition worldwide, however, only 40% of those with IBS seek medical help. Given the chronic, debilitating, and painful symptoms associated with IBS, one’s quality of life is greatly affected. Lifestyle and dietary changes will Read More …
Detox diets claim to purify our body by removing toxins and other waste products. They are very popular because they promise quick results, weight loss and overall wellness. However, it is important to remember that these diets have been created by the weight loss industry to maximise profits. Their marketing teams are experts in developing Read More …
The ketogenic diet, better known as the keto diet, has gained a remarkable amount of popularity in recent years. It was created in the early 1900s as a form of treatment for children with epilepsy. Nowadays, the diet maintains interest for its possible implications in weight loss, diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and many other health Read More …
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes the digestive tract to become inflamed and irritated. This interferes with the body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrients and excrete waste. Individuals with Crohn’s disease are affected in varying ways, some experiencing more severe symptoms than others. Crohn’s Read More …
You may have heard that eating after 7pm will cause weight gain. Thankfully, this is completely a myth! The act of eating in the evening will not cause weight gain. So why does this myth exist? Why do so many people believe it? Today, we’re explaining why this myth is false, as well as some Read More …
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All woman are bound to live through menopause between the age of 45 to 55 as part of the natural aging processes. Unfortunately, this stage of a women’s life is often associated with unpleasant symptoms, such as: hot flashes, weight gain, sleep difficulties and fatigue. This said, our diet and lifestyle can help manage some Read More …
Digestive health has become a topic of interest in the past couple of years. Thousands of studies focused on studying the impact of the microbiota on our overall health. What is the microbiota? The microbiota is defined as all the non-pathogenic bacteria, parasites, virus, yeast and fungus that resides in our digestive system. Did you Read More …
The food industry is known to have an important impact on the environment. Early in 2020, the size of the global population was 7.7 billion. In 2100, the food industry is expected to adapt in order to feed a 10.9 billions population. What impact does the food industry have on the environment Food production and Read More …
Approximately 14% of the world’s population and 2.7 million of Canadians suffer from migraine. Anyone who has suffered from migraine understands the drastic impact it can have on their quality of life and daily functioning. Migraines are headaches accompanied by pulsatile pain that can last a few hours or days. Some symptoms such as nausea, Read More …
Miracle solutions are abundant in our society, but unfortunately they don’t deliver the results they promise! Many of us aspire to improve our eating habits and loose or gain a few pounds. However, it’s important to avoid the temptation of settling for fad diets, promoting drastic and unrealistic changes. These miracle solutions may be Read More …