healthy eating

High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Regular Table Sugar: What’s Worse for You?

April 16, 2018 Alex Kozovski

You’ve heard of high fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, before. But do you really know what it is, and how it can affect your health? HFCS, a regular ingredient found in in sodas, desserts, and certain breakfast cereals, has long…

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3 Dumb Foods to Eat (That Make You Dumb, Too)

April 13, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Science has found evidence of particular foods boosting brain health, helping our bodies think better, think smarter, and remember more. But that brain-nutrition connection goes the other way, too. While increasing your intake of brain-fueling foods is key, it’s just…

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3 New Cookbooks to Inspire Your Healthy Spring Menus

April 11, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Start spring-cleaning early with these new cookbooks featuring flavourful, nutritious recipes that are perfect for the warm weather. These inspiring cookbooks should you get you back on track with your January New Year resolutions (yeah, those things), helping you get…

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Broccoli May Help Reduce the Risk of Cancer – When Prepared Like This

April 9, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Broccoli is a sublime vegetable offering a wide range of benefits, like detoxifying the body, aiding in digestion, and boosting heart health. Now, new research suggests that the wonder-produce may even be able to prevent cancer – when it’s prepared…

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How Long Does It Take to Burn Off Your Favourite Foods?

April 7, 2018 Alex Kozovski

We all spoke loudly about the need for nutrition labels, then calorie counts, on restaurant and fast-food menus. Now that we’ve gotten what we want, we naturally are asking for more. People are pushing for activity-equivalent labels on their favourite…

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3 Ways Diet Soda Can Change Your Body

April 6, 2018 Alex Kozovski

The introduction of artificial sweeteners took grocery stores by storm; it was seemingly the answer to everyone’s cries for a fizzy drink that could go along sweet snacks, without packing on the calories. At least that’s what everyone initially believed.…

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Healthy School Lunch Recipes Your Kids Will Actually Eat

April 5, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Getting your kids to eat the right stuff at lunch isn’t easy. School cafeterias are filled with burgers, fries, sodas, and sweets. And if your kid is crafty enough, they can wheel-and-deal other school goods (answers to a test, pens,…

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McDonald’s Loses Cheeseburgers from U.S. Happy Meals

April 2, 2018 Alex Kozovski

In an effort to slim down its infamous Happy Meal, McDonald’s is removing cheeseburgers and chocolate milk from its value deal to minimize the calories, sodium, saturated fat, and sugar kids consume at its restaurants. While diners can still ask…

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Animal Fats aren’t as healthy as Plant Fats: Study

March 30, 2018 Alex Kozovski

After having its name sullied for years, fat is making a comeback. But with multiple fat sources and types available, it’s tough to distinguish what’s ‘good fat’ and ‘bad fat’. According to a new study, however, there’s a simple rule…

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Popular Foods You Shouldn’t Prepare at Home

March 29, 2018 Alex Kozovski

Some popular foods are simply too dangerous to be prepared by amateur home cooks. And while being gated away from your favourite foods due to your lack of cooking expertise sounds unjust, it’s all in the interest of your health…