Healthy food
Is quinoa really good for your health?
The studies suggested that quinoa may benefit high-risk group consumers, such as children, the elderly, high-performance sports people, individuals wi …
keto diet
Introduction to Ketogenic Diet
Introduction to Keto Diet The keto diet consists mostly of high fats, moderate protein, and very low carbs. The macronutrients in the diet are roughly …
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Is turkey good for high cholesterol?
Turkey is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a lean cut of meat . A 3-ounce meal of skinless white meat has 26 grams of protein, 2 grams o …
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Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed: Which Should We Choose?
Consumers’ reasons for buying beef from “grass-fed” cattle vary and are based mainly on perceptions, including promotion of animal health and we …
Slimming
Can a thyroid problem keep you from losing weight?
Obesity is a common problem in Canada and throughout the world. Hypothyroidism is also common, affecting up to 4% of adults in Canada. The thyroid gla …
Nutrition tips
Your Family’s Weight: What’s at Stake
How does weight impact your family dynamic? The answers to this question go far beyond the number on the scale, as research has shown us. Your sex life …
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Everything You Need to Know About Salmon
Fish is an essential part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful long-chain omega-3 fats. They are also rich in …
Healthy lifestyle
What foods are good for liver repair?
Fatty liver or steatosis occurs in about 25–30% of the general U.S. population, 35% worldwide, and 90% chronic alcohol abusers. As shown in Table 1, w …
Healthy lifestyle
How to use food to help your body fight inflammation?
Inflammation is a protective mechanism that allows your body to defend itself against infection, illness, or injury. It can also occur on a chronic ba …
Healthy lifestyle
How to Boost Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol?
New research questions the benefit of drugs to raise HDL, but lifestyle steps to boost good cholesterol are still recommended. There are two main types …
Slimming
Motivation and Exercising to lose weight
When losing weight, more physical activity increases the number of calories your body uses for energy or “burns off.” The burning of calor …
Slimming
Lose weight by changing how you are cooking and shopping
Obesity is a global epidemic with a rapidly increasing prevalence worldwide. As obese individuals experience significantly higher mortality when compa …
