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Category: Health and Nutrition
Canada’s Food Guide Had a Makeover
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the news… Canada’s Food Guide long awaited update has finally been published on January 21st! The reveal took place in Jean-Talon Market, in Montreal, the perfect sport to launch the new food guide which encourages you to increase your consumption of veggies and fruits. Here’s a […]
Is the Mediterranean Diet the Best Choice?
Update January 2024: For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has been named the best overall diet by the U.S. News. It also ranked first as the best heart-healthy diet, diabetes-friendly diet and bone & joint diet. The DASH diet and the MIND diet are also in the TOP 3 overall. The […]
How to Treat Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or “fatty liver disease”, is characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. It affects about 25% of the world’s population, 65% of obese people and 85% of morbidly obese people. Often, it does not show any noticeable symptoms. It is diagnosed […]
5 Easy Tips To Avoid Sugar Cravings
Do you get sugar cravings? You are not alone! A good number of clients tell me that they have them… For some, sugar cravings are related to their menstrual cycle, stress or emotions. Other people have the impression of being sugar-dependent, as their cravings are always present. Here are 5 tips to help you finally […]
Pea Beverage: An Interesting Alternative?
Although alternatives to milk are not lacking in grocery stores, and I wanted to talk to you about a new one today. Pea beverage caught my attention when we were looking for an alternative for our Low Carb High Fat meal plan. Indeed, it can provide plenty of nutrients, while at the same time being […]
Spelt, a Forgotten Grain That Is Becoming Trendy Again
Among the old grains that we can find once again on the supermarket shelves, often in an organic version, is spelt, which holds a special place because of its taste, versatility and nutritional qualities. The experts are divided on its origin, but it says in the Bible that this cereal was known and cultivated by […]
Athletes and Sports Enthusiasts: Are You Getting Enough Calories?
Do you practice an average of at least 60 minutes of exercise per day? Have you suffered from stress fractures? Have you lost weight unintentionally? Do you often feel that you are tired or lack energy? Are you often hungry? If you are a female athlete, have you missed your period for 3 months or […]
How to Choose a Diet That Works for Me?
Wherever we go, we hear about a new diet or way of eating that seems to be THE solution for weight loss, blood sugar control, or whatever our problem is. Whether it’s a low carb diet, the ketogenic diet, intermittent fasting, a high protein diet, the Mediterranean diet, the hypotoxic diet, a vegetarian diet or […]
Our Most Popular Articles from 2018
Fibromyalgia, sports, arthritis, fermented foods, FODMAP are topics that caught your eye in 2018. Here are the 10 most popular articles from our blog this year.
Can Drinking Alcohol After Exercise Be Harmful?
In various sports, especially team sports, it is a common practice to drink alcohol after exercise, often in large amounts, whether it’s drinking a few beers in the locker room after a game or going out to a bar to celebrate a victory. In fact, studies suggest that athletes are more likely to consume alcohol […]
Acidifying Foods: Should You Avoid Them?
One theory suggests that modern diets cause excess acidity in the body, which, in turn, causes a variety of health problems and excess weight gain … This theory is based on the following hypothesis: Some “acidifying” foods cause an imbalance in one’s metabolism. The best way to counteract this acidity in the body would be […]
Vibration Platform Exercise Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Did you know that at least one in three women and one in five men will suffer a fracture from osteoporosis in their lifetime? A balanced diet and an active lifestyle can help prevent the risk of developing osteoporosis. In addition, exercising with a vibrating platform is a lesser known method that can also help […]
