Fostering sustainable food systems is an urgent global priority. Sustainable diets are a part of food systems with important implications for human and environmental health. While definitions of sustainable diets are still evolving, increasing plant-based protein consumption is a common theme among recommendations, including Canada’s Dietary Guidelines and the EAT-Lancet Report. Plant-based proteins are protein-containing […]
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Every January, millions of individuals make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or eat healthier, if not both. To achieve this goal, many individuals will begin strenuous exercise programs that incorporate too much exercise too soon, leading to fitness burnout or injury. Overtraining can actually prevent you from losing weight. As a health neuroscientist, I […]
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Margarine is a common substitute for butter. But is it good for you? Let’s dig into that question as well as consider potential alternatives.
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People choose certain foods or change their diets for a range of reasons: to improve their health, lose weight, save money or due to concerns about sustainability or the way food is produced. Consider the trend towards low-fat products in the 1980s and low-carb diets in the 1990s, and now, the rise in plant-based protein […]
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Construir músculos é mais do que apenas levantar pesos. É uma experiência corporal total que vai além da academia e vai direto para a sua cozinha. Na verdade, pode-se facilmente argumentar que não há nada mais importante para uma rotina de fortalecimento muscular do que uma dieta eficaz repleta dos tipos certos de proteínas, carboidratos […]
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Adopting a ketogenic diet is thought to aid in the treatment and prevention of many health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. A keto diet is essentially made up of low-carbohydrate, high-fat foods. Unfortunately, there is widespread confusion over precisely which foods should and should not be included in a ketogenic diet. This […]
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