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How to boost your immune system with food
How to boost your immune system with food
What you eat can have a major impact on your quality of life. From your earliest days to the last years of your life, nutrition has a profound impact on your health. One of the major ways it does this…

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Are “natural” ingredients really natural?
Are “natural” ingredients really natural?
Knowing what’s in the food that you eat is increasingly important to consumers. Chances are that labelling is key to how you assess a product’s healthfulness. Seeing the word “natural” on a label might make you feel better about buying…

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How intuitive eating can improve your relationship with food
How intuitive eating can improve your relationship with food
You’re bombarded with diet advice every day. From the media to grocery store labels to your family and friends, everyone seemingly has ideas about what your diet should be. All of this can leave you worrying more about what you…

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5 tips for healthy eating over the holidays
5 tips for healthy eating over the holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and also the most gluttonous. If you’re getting together with friends and family over the next few weeks, chances are you’re also dodging a constant stream of baked goods, charcuterie boards,…

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Five weight loss myths that will change the way you think about your health
Five weight loss myths that will change the way you think about your health
When it comes to weight loss, there’s a lot of information out there. Not only is there a lot of information, but you might hear a “weight loss tip” from one source that directly contradicts a…

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Why is everyone obsessed with keto, and do doctors recommend it?
Why is everyone obsessed with keto, and do doctors recommend it?
Low-fat diets don’t get rid of fat. Until recently, conventional wisdom dictated that losing weight meant limiting the amount of fat in your diet. Then the keto diet exploded into popular culture, and turned that idea on its…

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Understanding food intolerances and how they can affect you
Understanding food intolerances and how they can affect you
Is there a specific food you love that seems to wreak havoc on your stomach every time you eat it? Do you find that eating certain types of foods makes you feel uncomfortable, bloated, or causes you to…

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Intermittent fasting — what is it and does it work?
Intermittent fasting — what is it and does it work?
Fasting dates back thousands of years. In North America, intermittent fasting has become a popular way to achieve weight loss.  There’s an important caveat to keep in mind with intermittent fasting — it’s a novelty weight…

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Six signs you might have an eating disorder
Six signs you might have an eating disorder
Eating disorders are complicated. They’re not as simple as wanting to lose five pounds, or avoiding carbohydrates because of a new diet trend. An eating disorder is a mental illness that makes you obsessed with weight, body shape,…

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What your digestive issues are telling you about your health
What your digestive issues are telling you about your health
From fibre supplements to antacids, there’s a whole industry devoted to easing digestive difficulties — so clearly they’re a common ailment. But just because something’s common, doesn’t always mean it’s normal. Chronic digestive issues might be a signal…

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