Confused about what you should eat? If you weren’t confused that would be more of a surprise. Most headlines are misleading and many of the stories don’t include the details that would help you sort through the relevant findings to make informed decisions. These are two research articles that came out this past week that prove this to be true. …
Another great reason to exercise
Exercise and weight loss Exercise alone will not help with weight loss. Exercise ≠ weight loss. Or maybe it does? Not directly, but we know that exercise improves our health, increases muscle mass, helps us eat better and much more. New research proves another indirect way exercise will help you, it will burn more fat. Reduce body fat with exercise Exercise …
Eat breakfast for better health
When it comes to our health we do some things that aren’t really helping. This is the next installment in the list of The Top 12 Worst Things #10 is not eating a healthy breakfast. Not eating breakfast, eating high sugary, fatty foods or just having caffeine for breakfast won’t improve your health or weight. Many people believe skipping breakfast …
Exercise to eat better.
Exercise improves your eating habits If you have unsuccessfully tried to improve your eating habits there might be a better way to change. I know it’s true, I have seen it happen over and over again. Often we try to be healthier, by doing it all at once. This can work for some people, but for most of us, it …
Yoga. Yes or No?
Should I do yoga? Like most health and fitness questions, the answer is “it depends.” Yoga has recently been sold as the cure for everything. That is never the case. It may be a fantastic way to reduce stress, unplug and unwind. Yoga will not make your muscles long and lean. It is not going to improve your cardiovascular fitness. …
February is Heart Month
There is some good news when it comes to heart disease. New research published in JAMA Cardiology has shown that running at a 10 minute/mile pace for 5-8 hours per week, in this study classified as high-volume, high-intensity exercise, does not increase your risk of heart attacks. This study shows that men with high calcium scores don’t have a higher …
Eat simply and sleep soundly
Does it matter if you eat right before bed? No. Apparently it does not if you are a healthy adult. Eating before bed will not affect your blood sugar levels or increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is good news to me. I regularly eat dinner and then go to bed. According to new research getting enough sleep …
Canada Food Guide
The New Canada Food Guide It is a great step in the right direction. Emphasizing whole foods, mostly plants and whole grains. Eliminating “meat” as a food group. Recommending that people choose water as opposed to any other drink and recognizing that any amount of alcohol carries a risk. Reinforcing the science that plant proteins are better for us and …
Buy Local
Five Good Reasons to Buy Local Buying locally grown food can make a difference to you and your community. Locally grown food retains it’s nutrients. It ripens naturally as it is not being transported long distances. Local food is in season and fresh. There is less packaging in buying locally grown food. You are supporting a local farmer and your …
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