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Holiday treats are notoriously high in calories, fat and sugar (one 500 mL glass of traditional ...
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We’ve all heard about detoxing. The “back to school” season signals the end of summer — and the end ...
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There are few things more nostalgic than a sticky, drippy, brightly-coloured popsicle on a hot ...
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If you’re back at the office, you may be avoiding high-touch areas like the staff kitchen, ...
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It’s the season to fire up the barbecue! But depending on what you throw on the grill – and how ...
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With cafeterias, food courts and communal kitchens being closed during this phase of the ...
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If you’ve been working from home for the last several weeks, your diet has likely fallen into one ...
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Onions add flavour (not calories) to any dish. Melanie Yelland, Registered Dietitian, Medisys ...
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Celebrate your next special occasion with the Medisys free-of-refined-sugar watermelon birthday ...
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If lunchtime during the COVID-19 pandemic has morphed into a steady stream of snacks consumed ...
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A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content — or some delicious work-from-home snacks! Carve out ...
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Do you find yourself “dashboard dining” or eating “al desko”? These unhealthy eating practices ...
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Balancing our blood sugar plays an important role in keeping our mood stabilized. Blood sugar ...
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By the age of 40, half of us will experience a mental illness like depression or anxiety. We know ...
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Medisys’ Registered Dietitians across Canada developed this recipe guide to help you thrive in the ...
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Freezer food often brings thoughts of frozen peas and your mother’s tried and true casserole. But ...
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The frozen food aisles of many grocery stores are sparse as retailers struggle to keep up with ...
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Are you short on fresh produce? Unable to grocery shop? Trying to make use of the pantry and ...
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This cozy, bright, and nourishing “golden temple” soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients ...
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Trends in the food and nutrition world seem to change as quickly as the 52-week fashion cycle, but ...
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I lingered around my mother in the kitchen and watched her cook while I was growing up. Regularly, ...
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March is nutrition month in Canada and this year’s campaign theme is “More than Food”. We couldn’t ...
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A plant-based lifestyle has become increasingly popular, and for good reason: it can help optimize ...
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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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If you are cutting carbs by reducing your consumption of highly-processed foods and refined sugar, ...
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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 11 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 ...
