Tag: diet
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Got a New Year’s Resolution for 2022? Here’s what you need to do.

It’s that time of year again. Time when many of us make a New Year’s resolution. Most of which are health related. It’s when people look to up their exercise, start new diets, attempt weight loss, quit smoking or cut back on alcohol. For anyone who goes to the gym, pool or community centre regularly,…
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Is dairy bad for you?

For thousands of years, milk and dairy products have been a staple in many people’s diets. Globally, more than 6 billion people consume them. It’s believed dairy consumption began around 8000 BC in what is now Turkey. From there, it spread to other parts of Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia. Despite the long track…
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Sports Drinks: The Good, Bad and Unnecessary

You’re getting ready to head to the gym, go out for a jog or bike ride, or play tennis with some friends. You grab your shoes, workout gear, a towel and a sports drink. The History of Sports Drinks Created in a lab in 1965 at the University of Florida, Gatorade is considered the world’s…
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Is salt really that bad for you?

Probably the first thing people think of when they hear the words high blood pressure is salt. From health professionals to health organizations, we’ve been told to watch our salt intake for better health. And in particular, to reduce sodium. But is salt really that bad for you? Sodium and blood pressure are definitely related.…
