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Summer Hydration and Electrolytes: What You Actually Need

A dietitian on summer hydration and electrolytes: how much you really need when it's hot, when electrolyte drinks help, and which products are mostly marketing.

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Fuelling an Active Winter in the Outaouais

A dietitian's guide to fuelling winter activity in the Ottawa-Gatineau region: what to eat before cross-country skiing in Gatineau Park, snowshoeing or skating, plus easy recovery snacks.

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What to Eat Before Skating the Rideau Canal: A Dietitian's Fuel Guide

A dietitian's guide to fuelling a day on the Rideau Canal Skateway: what to eat before, during and after skating to stay warm, energized and steady, plus the BeaverTail question.

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Staying Hydrated in Winter: Why You Need Water When It's Cold

A dietitian explains why staying hydrated in winter matters as much as in summer: the myth that you only get dehydrated in the heat, and simple ways to drink enough when it's cold.

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Healthy Snacks to Pack for Gatineau Park Hikes

A dietitian's guide to the best healthy snacks for Gatineau Park hikes: what to pack, how much, and trail-tested combos for steady energy from Pink Lake to Luskville Falls.