Category: Nutrition
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Why the heck can’t scientists agree on what is an ideal diet?
Every week we’re inundated with information telling us what to eat, what not to eat and when to eat it. Do we focus our diet to aim for macronutrients, calories or food patterns? New studies come out either telling us what we know or that we’ve had it wrong all this time, while others seem […]
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Can alcohol be part of a healthy lifestyle?
For years we’ve been told alcohol is good for us. In moderation, alcohol, and red wine in particular, was part of a heart healthy diet. But recent studies are challenging that recommendation. And even in moderation, alcohol may no longer be part of a healthy lifestyle. Alcohol has been around for more than 10 000 […]
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Food is More than Just Nutrients
Eating a good meal is one of the most common pleasures in the world. And it’s no coincidence we find food enjoyable. Food is needed to provide nourishment and energy for our bodies. If it wasn’t enjoyable, humans would have died out long ago. Who of our ancestors would have spent all that time in […]
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Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?
If you’ve been scanning the diet and weight loss news the past few years, you’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to various patterns of time-dependent eating. Examples include rotating between eating and fasting (or low calorie) days to time-restricted eating within the same day. What is time-restricted eating? Time-restricted eating is a […]