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April 14, 2013 Which is better: a donut or a muffin? Well, it’s important to check th... |
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April 21, 2013 Are you getting enough fibre? Most Canadians don't. Men aged 19-50 s... |
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February, 2013 |
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February 3, 2013 Roasted red peppers give any dish a nice flavour. To make your own ro... |
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February 10, 2013 Even though chia seeds seem to be a new food, they have been around da... |
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February 17, 2013 Back in the day, a proper dinner consisted of serving meals "family st... |
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February 24, 2013 An apple a day really does help to keep the doctor away. That's what ... |
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January, 2013 |
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January 6, 2013 When you are feeling hungry, ask yourself when the last time you had s... |
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January 13, 2013 For a healthier snack, try kale chips. Wash and dry the kale leaves w... |
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January 20, 2013 There is a new whole grain on the market, called Cavena Nuda (meaning ... |
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January 27, 2013 Store apples in a crisper, far away from other fruits. Apples emit a ... |
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November, 2012 |
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November 4, 2012 Green tea contains cancer fighting compounds called catechins, but to ... |
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November 11, 2012 Flaxseeds are a great source of cancer fighting lignans, heart healthy... |
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November 18, 2012 For a delicious alternative to pasta, cook up a spaghetti squash. Whe... |
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November 25, 2012 Got the munchies? Keep your fridge stocked with fresh cut veggies and ... |
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October, 2012 |
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October 7, 2012 Did you know that most people underestimate their daily caloric intake... |
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October 14, 2012 Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the development of strong bones... |
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October 21, 2012 Want to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables? Try this: have ... |
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October 28, 2012 Halloween season can be time of chocolate and candy temptation. As if ... |
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September, 2012 |
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September 2, 2012 Strength training, such as lifting weights, helps to build and maintai... |
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September 9, 2012 Omega-3 fatty acids are known to protect against heart disease and cer... |
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September 16, 2012 Healthy eating definitely requires some time and energy. Before you he... |
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September 23, 2012 Did you know that sodium (salt) is so abundant in our food supply that... |
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September 30, 2012 Many of us know the “right” foods to eat, but often we eat too much. O... |
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August, 2012 |
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August 12, 2012 To make your own low-sodium chicken/turkey stock, place leftover carca... |
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August 19, 2012 Did you know that consuming 1 can of pop/soda per day means that you w... |
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August 26, 2012 Did you know that blueberries have the greatest antioxidant activity a... |
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June, 2012 |
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June 3, 2012 Approximately 60% of our body is made up of water. Therefore, it is im... |
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June 10, 2012 The average person burns over 200 calories for every 10 minutes of wal... |
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May, 2012 |
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May 13, 2012 Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest large amounts of lactos... |
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May 20, 2012 If you are trying to manage your waistline, then you really need to mo... |
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May 27, 2012 When reading food labels, take note of how much sodium is in the produ... |
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April, 2012 |
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April 1, 2012 For a tasty and healthy food switch-up, try spaghetti squash instead o... |
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April 8, 2012 With Easter here and Peter Cottontail bearing down on us, be careful w... |
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April 22, 2012 Did you know that not getting enough sleep can interfer with weight lo... |
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April 29, 2012 The next time you finish a rigourous workout, you may want to replenis... |
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March, 2012 |
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March 4, 2012 Growing up we were encouraged eat spinach so that we could be strong l... |
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March 11, 2012 Consuming some foods together can increase their nutritional value as ... |
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March 18, 2012 Cook up a large batch of brown rice, or quinoa on weekends to use as a... |
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March 25, 2012 Cook once, eat twice. When cooking a meal, make enough for another me... |
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February, 2012 |
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February 5, 2012 Add adequate vitamin D to your other immunity boosters to help prevent... |
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February 12, 2012 If you consider chocolate to be a food group, then you'll like this. ... |
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February 19, 2012 Did you know that dinner plates have increased in size by 25% since th... |
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February 26, 2012 Do you find it difficult to drink enough water during the day? You ar... |
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January, 2012 |
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January 8, 2012 Not sure what to do with your leftover vegetables? Puree them and add... |
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January 22, 2012 Detox diets and body cleanses are dietary plans that claim to have det... |
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January 29, 2012 Move over rice and make room for quinoa. This grain is actually a see... |
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December, 2011 |
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December 4, 2011 No time to make healthy meals? Then pull out your crockpot. A bit of... |
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December 11, 2011 Holiday eating is upon us and to help decrease the amount of calories ... |
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December 18, 2011 Indulging in a little eggnog latte this time of year? Well, you may w... |
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December 25, 2011 Don't throw out the turkey carcass. Boil it up and separate the meat ... |
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July, 2011 |
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July 3, 2011 Breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day. Research has sh... |
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July 17, 2011 With summer on here and camping season already begun, it’s important t... |
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June, 2011 |
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June 5, 2011 Popcorn is considered a whole grain and contains may nutrients such as... |
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June 12, 2011 Did you know that sports drinks are designed to be consumed only durin... |
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June 19, 2011 Increasing physical activity does not have to disrupt your life rather... |
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June 26, 2011 Hot days often mean stopping to buy a tasty, icy, cold beverage. But b... |
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May, 2011 |
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May 1, 2011 Can't start your day without a good cup of coffee? Well, be sure to ch... |
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May 8, 2011 Nuts and seeds are a great source of vitamins and minerals and a good ... |
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May 22, 2011 When baking, it is well known that you can replace part or all of the ... |
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May 29, 2011 Studies have shown that people who track their daily food intake are m... |
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April, 2011 |
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April 10, 2011 Make your own salad dressings. Most store-bought salad dressings cont... |
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April 17, 2011 Always be prepared for snacks or a delayed meal when out. Before you ... |
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February, 2011 |
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February 6, 2011 Always store apples in a crisper, away from other fruits. They will e... |
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January, 2011 |
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January 2, 2011 A recent study shows a link between regular tooth brushing and healthi... |
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January 9, 2011 A handful of walnuts daily, helps to keep your mind sharp. According ... |
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January 30, 2011 Steam a mug of low fat milk and add your favorite sugar-free flavoring... |
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December, 2010 |
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December 5, 2010 There are two major types of omega-3 fatty acids in fish and fish oils... |
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December 12, 2010 Whole wheat vs whole grain or multi grain…what is the difference? The ... |
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December 19, 2010 What common household grocery product can help strengthen bones, teeth... |
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December 26, 2010 Berries rank on the top of the fruit list due to their rich antioxidan... |
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November, 2010 |
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November 7, 2010 Eat your greens! Research shows that eating dark green vegetables can ... |
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November 14, 2010 Do you need a multi-vitamin? If you are in good health, then a well ba... |
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November 21, 2010 As cold and flu season is upon us, it’s important to boost our body’s ... |
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November 28, 2010 Going out for supper? If you are having steak, avoid the prime rib as ... |
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October, 2010 |
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October 3, 2010 Just a reminder for all persons living in northern regions of the worl... |
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October 17, 2010 When our weight starts to climb gradually over the years ( 1 – 2 pound... |
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October 24, 2010 Are you at a weight-loss plateau? Are you finding it difficult to loss... |
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September, 2010 |
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September 6, 2010 Although caffeine can help perk us up in the morning or mid-afternoon,... |
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September 27, 2010 Did you know that vitamin C is affected by oxygen exposure, pH, heat, ... |
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August, 2010 |
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August 8, 2010 With the summer here, BBQ season is upon us. It is important to practi... |
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August 22, 2010 Barbequeing is a very quick method of cooking as the grill surface hea... |
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May, 2010 |
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May 23, 2010 Chocolate made from cocoa beans are known to be rich in plant compound... |
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March, 2010 |
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March 7, 2010 Did you know that non-dairy coffee whiteners may be cholesterol free b... |
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February, 2010 |
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February 7, 2010 When we think of milk and dairy products, we think of strong bones and... |
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February 14, 2010 Having a hard time getting motivated to exercise? Consider using a ped... |
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February 28, 2010 Most of us know that exercise is necessary for weight management and g... |
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January, 2010 |
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January 17, 2010 One of the best ways to increase your metabolism is by moving more! Ac... |
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January 24, 2010 Want to try a new snack? How about edamame? These are soybeans that ar... |
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January 31, 2010 You may have heard or seen the word “prebiotics” in relation to probio... |
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December, 2009 |
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December 6, 2009 Canned beans are often a quick and nutritious source of protein and fi... |
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November, 2009 |
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November 22, 2009 “Probiotics” are live bacteria that beneficially affect the stomach an... |
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August, 2009 |
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August 23, 2009 The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that marinating me... |
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July, 2009 |
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July 12, 2009 Tomatoes are a great source of lycopenes – an antioxidant that protect... |
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July 19, 2009 Grilling is not only a healthier way of cooking, but it also uses less... |
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May, 2009 |
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May 31, 2009 The word “light” or “lite” is often used on food labels to describe a ... |
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April, 2009 |
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April 5, 2009 To keep nuts and seeds fresh, divide them into little snack bags and f... |
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April 12, 2009 Add a teaspoon of water when browning ground beef as this will help pu... |
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April 19, 2009 Did you know that peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and b... |
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April 26, 2009 When you have a spoonful or two of leftover vegetables after a meal (l... |
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March, 2009 |
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March 1, 2009 For fluffier, whiter rice, add one teaspoon of lemon juice per 1 litre... |
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March 8, 2009 When picking a melon, smell it for freshness and ripeness. Check to se... |
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March 15, 2009 All-purpose flour is blended during milling to achieve a protein conte... |
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March 22, 2009 To create a moist meatloaf, put your dried breadcrumbs aside. Instead,... |
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February, 2009 |
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February 1, 2009 Lettuce keeps better if you store it in your refrigerator without wash... |
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February 8, 2009 For juicier hamburger, add cold water to the beef before grilling. Add... |
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February 15, 2009 To get more juice out of your lemons, microwave it for 15 seconds and ... |
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February 22, 2009 The best way to store fresh celery is to wrap it in aluminum foil and ... |
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January, 2009 |
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January 11, 2009 To make a fat-free broth, chill the broth in the refrigerator or freez... |
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January 18, 2009 Romaine lettuce has three times as much vitamin C and six times as muc... |
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January 25, 2009 To keep cauliflower white while cooking, add a little milk to the wate... |
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