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Whether you’re a diehard football fan or are just tuning in for the commercials, there’s one thing ...
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Considering a juice cleanse? Here's why you should reconsider
By Heather Feldmann, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
January 06 2020 |
Nutrition & Recipes
Do you feel like your healthy habits were de-railed this holiday season? Perhaps you enjoyed more ...
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I recently had a client sum up his last three decades this way: “In our twenties all our friends ...
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This recipe, created by Jessica Tong, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant at Medisys, is ...
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Simple steps to preventing diabetes
By Andrea Stokes, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
November 04 2019 |
Nutrition & Recipes,
Physical Health
About 3.0 million Canadians are living with diagnosed diabetes and an additional 1.5 million have ...
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Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? How about “going with your gut” ...
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This hearty, richly flavored lentil stew with leafy greens and mushrooms will become your ...
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Do you tend to suffer a sleepiness attack after lunch? This smoothie is a great mid-afternoon pick ...
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Your brain is always working and burning energy. While the brain represents just 2% of a person’s ...
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A salad always an easy and healthy option for lunch or dinner– but that big bowl of leafy greens ...
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If you have ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably experienced a weight loss plateau and know ...
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Consider this scenario: two men of the same age, weight, and height, with similar lifestyles, both ...
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Believe it or not, almost half of all food produced worldwide ends up in the trash — whether during ...
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We know that our diet has a significant impact on our health, but we don’t always think about the ...
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In a country with little, if any, opportunity to synthesize enough vitamin D during the fall and ...
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An excellent alternative to pasta, this spaghetti squash bowl will satisfy your cravings for Greek ...
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It’s no surprise that women have different nutritional needs than men. Hormonal changes that occur ...
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Think one sugary drink (or one glass of water) won’t make a difference? Think again.
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Inspired by David Eyre’s pancake from the New York Times Cookbook, Jessica’s version of the Dutch ...
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Today more than ever, both in adolescence and in adulthood, men and women feel increased pressure ...
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Whether you're looking to reduce your meat consumption, find a substitus to dairy products because ...
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Food has the potential to offer a variety of benefits, including increased energy, decreased risk ...
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When it comes to eating healthy, small changes can add up to offer huge health benefits. These ...
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In today's era of endless content, there is an abundance of sources discussing what to include, or ...
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The Ketogenic diet has been rising in popularity over the past few years thanks to its many ...
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Did you find yourself over indulging latly? Don’t feel badly about it; you now have time to get ...
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The table below includes a list of healthy snacks that can easily be made into lunches. Be ...
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One smoothie does not fit all flavour preferences. These smoothie recipes are meals designed by ...
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For the foodies on your holiday list, try a DIY healthy edible treat. Complement the gift with a ...
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For the foodies on your holiday list, try a DIY healthy edible treat. Complement the gift with a ...
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With the holidays fast approaching, our social calendars begin to become filled with parties, ...
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Is a healthy family feast on your wish list this year? Studies show that the average weight gain ...
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Looking for an easy, festive holiday recipe to serve at your next company pot luck or holiday ...
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December holidays come but once a year, can’t we let loose a little? Do you really want me to spoil ...
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Did you know that the average Canadian over the age of 15 drinks 10 litres of pure alcohol per ...
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Most of us know that eggnog, shortbread cookies, mini sausage rolls, turkey stuffing and mini ...
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According to the government of Canada's public health survey, a whopping 30% of our kids (aged 5 to ...
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This hearty, fibre-rich breakfast is a delicious alternative to hot oatmeal. The oats are soaked ...
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Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium, it's also a good source of riboflavin, phosphorus ...
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Tahini is made from ground toasted sesame seeds. It is a source of selenium, a mineral important ...
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Plain Greek yogurt is packed with protein and calcium, it's also a good source of riboflavin, ...
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Looking to incorporate more vegan meals and side dishes into your diet? Try this delectable, ...
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Shelled pumpkin seeds make a delicious, healthy snack either on their own (roasted or raw) and ...
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Dispelling myths of the keto diet Conventional wisdom may suggest that in order to avoid getting ...
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Taking a multivitamin may seem like a convenient way to meet our basic micronutrient needs but ...
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A healthy, varied diet is essential for optimal health. But what about so called "superfoods"? A ...
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Looking for spooky Halloween menu ideas without copious amounts of sugar? Try these four ideas. ...
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"Healthy" Takeout Meal With More Carbs Than Half A Loaf Of Bread Many restaurants fill their ...
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This salad is easy to make, healthy, and it's truly delicious. It’s also a great source of ...
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According to the Canadian Dairy Commission, average yogurt consumption has increased by 43.7% over ...
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It’s no secret that physical activity has many positive effects on individual health, and that it ...
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There’s a mocktail movement afoot. Whether it’s a heightened awareness of the health risks of ...
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It is recommended that adults consume at least 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight per ...
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These turkey burgers are always a hit because they're so flavourful. It doesn't hurt that they're ...
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What is dietary fibre? Fibre is the indigestible portion of food that regulates intestinal function ...
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When you wake up in the morning, your stomach is running on empty. In order to replenish your ...
