This summer, whether you’re throwing a backyard barbecue, a picnic, or a restaurant patio dinner, put Canada on your menu with these locally grown and produced nutritious foods. While many ingredients are available across the country, each region produces its own unique local foods. Here’s a snapshot (it’s not inclusive) of Canadian foods to celebrate … Read more
Emmanuel Afolabi/Shutterstock Fasting has been a common practice for thousands of years in many cultures. Over the past decade, knowledge about how to break fast intermittent fasting has become more widely known and used. Some people practice time-restricted eating. This involves limiting how many hours a day you can eat. For example, 18/6 intermittent fasting … Read more
Protein is a key player in your diet in more ways than one. It’s king in keeping you fuller for a longer period of time, which can help you make fewer unhealthy snack choices at home and on the go. Protein, when paired with strength training, also helps build your supply of lean muscle mass … Read more
A recent study published in Nutrition investigated whether muscle-building supplements are associated with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage in individuals who engage in resistance training. Study: Association between the use of muscle building supplements and DNA damage in resistance training practitioners. Image Credit: Rost9/Shutterstock.com Background Resistance training improves muscle strength, endurance and power and is popular … Read more
Whey protein contains bioactive compounds that can improve gut health Whey protein is a type of protein derived from the liquid part of milk that separates out during cheese making. It is a blend of proteins, including beta-lactoglobulin, alpha-lactoalbumin, immunoglobulins and lactoferrin, among others, and is considered a complete protein. This means it contains all … Read more
In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers evaluated the dietary variations of tropical hunters and gatherers and the impact of the foraging approach on implied macronutrient proportions. Study: Comparison of dietary variation measured within and between tropical hunter-gatherer groups on the paleo diet. Image Credit: VitaliiVodolazskyi/Shutterstock.com Background Human nutrition … Read more
Hello/Unsplash Fitness goals usually fall into one of two categories: exercise more and eat better. This may involve eating a high-protein diet, adding more greens to dinners, and getting into a running routine. However, there’s no need to wait for January, because you can make positive changes any time of the year! Now, there are … Read more