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Are food detoxes and cleanses worth it?
Are food detoxes and cleanses worth it?
Remember the low-fat food craze in the ‘90s or the Atkins Diet in the ‘00s? These were just a couple of diet fads that have come and gone over the years. They often lead…

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What are the complications of IBS?
What are the complications of IBS?
Canadians have one of the highest rates of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the world. Unsurprisingly, this makes IBS a leading cause of work absenteeism in Canada. And, because it’s typically a lifelong condition,…

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How a dietitian can help with weight loss
How a dietitian can help with weight loss
We all know that the process of losing weight can feel insurmountable, from understanding proper nutrition to implementing good dietary choices to sticking to those choices when temptation comes our way. Not surprisingly, 51% of Canadians say…

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Managing PCOS symptoms with a healthy diet
Managing PCOS symptoms with a healthy diet
Diet can be a powerful tool for helping to manage your PCOS symptoms. And, if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, your healthcare provider might recommend that you modify your lifestyle. The caveat is that you have to know exactly what…

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12 tips for healthy eating on a budget
12 tips for healthy eating on a budget
With leftover bills piling up from the holidays, talks of a recession, and a noticeable increase in food prices, it can be tough to make healthy food choices at the grocery store. Fresh, healthy foods tend to cost more, yet…

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Low FODMAP diet: benefits and food list
Low FODMAP diet: benefits and food list
Having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, can interfere with your everyday life. It often causes pain, discomfort, and constant trips to the washroom. And, IBS may be even worse if you aren’t sure…

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Do I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Do I have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Everyone’s dealt with an unpleasant episode of bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), symptoms like these are constant. Despite affecting between 13-20% of Canadians at any given time, the causes of IBS aren’t…

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Can you control diabetes with diet and exercise?
Can you control diabetes with diet and exercise?
Diabetes influences your quality of life and increases your risk of developing other diseases. It affects the way your body processes the food you eat and it’s chronic. With appropriate treatment, however, diabetes…

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Why do I fart so much and why does it smell so bad?
Why do I fart so much and why does it smell so bad?
You know things are bad when the smell of your own farts is unbearable. While other peoples’ farts are gross, most people find that their own farts don’t bother them. If you’re passing gas smelly enough to offend yourself, or…

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How to boost your immune system with food
How to boost your immune system with food
What you eat can have a major impact on your quality of life. From your earliest days to the last years of your life, nutrition has a profound impact on your health. One of the major ways it does this…

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