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What Should I Eat to Build Muscles?
What You Eat Matters, When You're Trying to Build Muscles When it comes to building muscles, consuming protein is critical. Not only is it needed to build and maintain muscle mass, it also helps aid in recovery after working out. It really is a key component to most...
Is a Meal Kit Service Worth it?
Do Meal Kits Pay Off? I get asked a lot, if I think food kits are a worthy investment. I'm talking about the companies that ship all of the meal ingredients to your door, for you to complete the final meal preparation. I had never used such a company, so I was never...
What is ‘Gut Health’?
A Healthy Gut is Important for so Many Reasons There's a lot of research being done on gut health, and rightfully so - the gastrointestinal (GI) tract does a lot. It transports and digests food, absorbs nutrients and ejects waste. Despite its size and power, our gut...
What’s the Easiest Way to Measure Food Portions?
What Does 3 Ounces of Chicken Look Like Anyway? We're all taught that the amount of food we eat in a day matters, especially when it comes to weight loss. However, when it comes down to figuring out what a healthy portion size is, things get really confusing. As an...
Do I Need to Eat Carbs?
Can I Just Skip the Carbs Entirely? With all of the craze surrounding the Ketogenic diet out there, carbohydrates are getting a really bad reputation. It's too bad, because this is an important macronutrient that shouldn't be avoided. There are some carbohydrates we...
The Canadian Government Does Care About Our Health!
Food Guidelines That Can Finally Make us Healthier! Although it took them twelve years to finally release a new food guide, Canada has launched a package we should be proud of! The guide’s refreshed format and look make it easy to navigate. What’s New in Canada’s Food Guide?
These 3 Calorie Cutting Tips Will Lead You to Weight Loss
Reduce Your Calories Today I don't believe in dieting but I think assessing your eating habits regularly is a great practice to be in. When you pay attention to what you are consuming, you may be surprised at how much you actually eat in a day. To help bring awareness...
This is How to Stay Away From Holiday Treats in the Office
Holiday Joy is Being Spread Around the Office in Full Force! During December, there are a ton of fat and sugar filled holiday treats floating around many offices. People bring in homemade baked foods or leftovers from weekend social gatherings. Some buy treats just to...
Is Processed Food Ever Healthy?
Should You Avoid all Processed Foods? We have all heard about the harmful effects of eating processed foods. In fact, they're considered to be one of the biggest contributors to obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even many mood disorders....
How Can I Eat Healthier on a Budget?
Healthy Eating Can be Done on a Shoestring Budget! Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, if you prepare most of your healthy meals at home, it's a lot cheaper to eat this way than to eat out at a fast food restaurant a few times a week. Most McDonald's...