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Category: Our Tips
Sleep well !
Many of us don’t give sleep its full value. Yet, it is sleep that regenerates and repairs our body. When sleep is neglected or shortened too often, our health is at risk. Over time, lack of sleep can increase the risk of disease and impair productivity. In addition, daytime drowsiness due to lack of sleep […]
Munching at night may set you further away from your objective
Munching in the evening can make you gain weight, by adding unnecessary calories to those taken during the day. For example, when we eat while watching television, we don’t pay much attention to what – and how much – we eat. As a result, we swallow a lot more calories without noticing it and we […]
Start your day on the right foot!
60% of Canadians aged 18 or older eat breakfast every morning, which means that 40% do not! And yet, it is been stated by many experts that one step to control your weight and be healthy is to eat a well balanced meal at the beginning of the day.
Why is fiber so important?
Dietary fiber helps reach satiety quicker and delays hunger pangs, thereby limiting the risk of overeating, which in turn helps preventing obesity. Conversely, a lack of dietary fiber can lead to gastric and intestinal disorders, such as constipation or diarrhea.
Watch what you drink!
Do you know that soft drinks are the main source of added sugar in food? What’s worse, these “liquid calories” don’t seem to register in our stomach like food calories do – they don’t fill up or satisfy our hunger as well as solid food calories. Let’s do some math, shall we? A small extra […]
Drink plenty of water
Water is an indispensable nutrient for all our vital processes. It makes up 60 to 70% of our body weight, and we lose more than 2 liters (or 2 kilos) per day, only in order to ensure our basal metabolism. The food that we eat, especially fruits and vegetables, takes care of 1/5 of all […]
Post-Vacation Stress: Three tips for a smooth return
Are you suffering from the post-vacation blues? Here’s how to ease your re-entry into regular life. 1. Plan a smooth transition When you get back home, there is unpacking, laundry, an empty refrigerator, and … all the rest. Leave yourself at least one free day after vacation before returning to work in order to get […]
Why you should go easy on red meat
Already criticised for its saturated fats and its impacts on cardiovascular health, red meat is also responsible for several types of cancers, especially colorectal. Processed meats, such as cured meats for example, also increase the risk of cancer. Red meat includes beef, veal, pork, lamb, duck, goose, rabbit, horsemeat as well as giblets. Processed meats […]
Healthy and Yummy Food Substitutions
Did you know that one tablespoon of mayonnaise has 100 calories, while one tablespoon of yogurt has 10 times less? Dilute your serving of mayonnaise with an equal amount of yogurt, as in our Tartare Sauce, and you will cut down your calorie and saturated fats intake, while preserving the flavour. Also, did you know […]
What to Eat to Beat the Heat?
When the weather is hot, special care must be given to what we eat, avoiding heavy foods which are hard to digest and preferring lighter ones that keep us well nourished and hydrated.
Walking your dog is good for your health – Proven!
Man’s best friend may provide more than just faithful companionship. A new study from Michigan State University showed that most pet owners who take their dog for regular walks, meet the public health recommendation of at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous exercise. Only 30 percent of those with no pet at […]
Body odour: Tips and suggestions
Sweating is a normal physiological phenomenon that refreshes the body when its temperature increases. This could be in hot weather, during a physical activity or even in an emotionally stressful situation. When the body temperature tends to cross 37°C, a reaction in the hypothalamus (a gland located in the brain) makes the arteries dilate and […]
