Nutrients in your garden and produce section There are so many benefits to eating vegetables. Not only do the various colours help make our plate beautiful, there are fabulous health benefits. Check out this list below for some of the good things your favourite vegetables can do for you, and maybe even consider trying a…
READ MOREStress Can Cause Overeating It is no surprise that the more stressed we get, the worse our nutrition habits become. Stress makes finding the time and energy for meal planning, shopping and cooking harder. Stress and sleep deprivation also trigger physiological changes in our hormones that drastically influence cravings, food preferences and hinder weight…
READ MOREIs it safe to drink coffee during pregnancy? The short answer is yes, if you want to, but in smaller amounts. Drinking one to two cups of coffee per day during pregnancy is generally considered safe. The issue with coffee, of course, is the caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant that is found naturally in coffee,…
READ MOREGood nutrition can guard against osteoporosis Bone loss is often called the silent thief, as it can occur without any symptoms. With osteoporosis, bones become thin, porous and more likely to break – especially the hip, spine and wrists. Osteoporosis Canada reports that such bone fractures are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast…
READ MOREHealthy eating lowers employee sick days and costs.
While cold and flu season hasn’t officially begun, it is already taking its toll on parents and caregivers, as well as employers. While the Conference Board of Canada will be releasing new research on the cost of absenteeism to the Canadian economy …READ MORE
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