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Tag: Health
Nutrition Misinformation: How to Recognize It
We live in a period of information overload, which we are exposed to on a daily basis, in all areas. Particularly in the health and nutrition field, the volume of information is such that it is often very difficult to extract what is true and relevant. Here are some tips to help you recognize nutrition […]
Ashwagandha, Stress, and Anxiety
Ashwagandha is a medicinal plant that grows in India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The plant, particularly its root powder, has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine to treat a variety of health conditions, including stress and anxiety. More recently, its popularity has increased, particularly for its potential benefits for mental […]
TOP 10: High-Fiber Recipes, Easy and Yummy
Dietary fiber plays a very important role for your health. It promotes digestion, helps control blood sugar levels and contributes to a feeling of fullness. A high-fiber diet can also help prevent several chronic diseases. Here is our list of high-fiber recipes to help you reach your daily fiber goal.
TOP 10: Low-Spoon Recipes, Easy and Tasty
If you live with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability, eating well is difficult, because the smallest daily task is a real challenge. To help you, we have chosen our best low-spoon recipes, which are particularly easy and tasty, can be prepared in just a few steps and take as little energy as possible.
6 Tips for Choosing Olive Oil
There is an increasing craze for olive oil all over the world, both for its beneficial effects on health and for its taste. But how do you choose the right olive oil when you know that there are some 2000 varieties in the world, which differ in flavor, aroma, price and especially in the content […]
Diet, Lifestyle Habits and GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition caused by stomach contents backing up into the esophagus. There are several potential causes that can contribute to the development of GERD, the most common being obesity. GERD can also be caused by a weakening of the sphincter muscle between the esophagus and stomach, or a hiatal […]
ARFID and Fear of Eating
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder recently recognized in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is an eating disorder, just like anorexia or bulimia. However, it differs from the latter in that people with ARFID do not have body dysmorphia or a fear […]
Ultra-Processed Foods: Are They Harmful ?
The availability and consumption of ultra-processed food has increased globally. It accounts for 50-60% of total daily energy intake in some high-income countries, with middle- and low-income countries following suit. Fresh or minimally processed foods are increasingly being replaced by ultra-processed foods, raising concerns about their long-term health effects.
Our Most Popular Articles of 2023
As we are approaching the end of the year, it’s time to take stock of the topics that interested you the most in 2023. General health, good lifestyle habits, recipes and testimonials from our members have really captured your attention. Here is the list of our 10 most popular articles of 2023.
Diet, Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
In Canada, more than two million people are living with osteoporosis. In the United States, about one in ten people aged 50 and older have osteoporosis. Fractures caused by osteoporosis lead to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, a decrease in quality of life and a loss of autonomy. Although osteoporosis is often thought […]
Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Pesticide Residue in Food
For a little over a decade, the subject of pesticides and the possible health risks has been in the news regularly. Last June, the media reported that Health Canada was planning to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL*) for pesticides that can be detected in certain food products. The government then explained that the idea […]
