healthy eating

It’s soup season: the benefits of the bowl

December 16, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Soup is the perfect solution to anytime you’re feeling hungry, appearing as either an appetizer, main dish or a satiating between-meal snack. Besides being delicious, soup carries a bowl of benefits for a variety of reasons. It’s the perfect conduit…

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Tips to avoid a bloated stomach

December 14, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Some foods and drinks can have you feeling so uncomfortably bloated, it’s painful doing things like sitting and breathing. If you’re commonly gassy or bloated, here are a few culprits to keep an eye on in your everyday diet: Chewing…

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Cut these foods from your pre-workout meals

November 24, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A lot of gym rats are concerned with, and rightfully so, which foods are best before a workout. Fruits? Whey protein powder? Nothing? But what not to eat is an equally important consideration many gym-goers aren’t mindful of. Exercise requires…

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The importance of pulses in your daily diet

November 16, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A serving of foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas a day can be integral to weight loss, according to a Canadian study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Examining 940 subjects over 21 different trials, the data showed…

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Clever refrigerator storage tips to save your food (and money)

November 15, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Think every area of your fridge is created equal? Presume your food is fine to go anywhere it fits? It doesn’t matter too, too much if you eat everything in your fridge quickly, but as we’re encouraged to shop less…

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The cheapest, healthiest produce at your grocery store

November 15, 2020 Alex Kozovski

While healthy, organic, grain-fed, no preservatives superfoods cost more than your average alternative, the fact remains there are still plenty of ways to shop as smart as you eat. These three delicious and nutritious foods can be had for under…

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How to find a diet that works for you

November 14, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Even before a strict diet starts, they’re typically doomed to fail. With the strategies adopted by most dieters – swapping food favorites with less desirable alternatives – it’s no mystery why people drop their diet in less than a week.…

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These Upcoming 2021 Food Trends Reflect Our New Normal

November 9, 2020 Alex Kozovski

We’re all over 2020, with 2021 bringing optimism that it won’t be like the current year we’re mired in. According to Whole Foods Market, one thing we’ll have to look forward to is exciting new 2021 food trends. They recently…

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Tips on saving on your next shopping bill

November 2, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Whether you’re buying for one, or a family of four, groceries likely take a big bite out of your monthly budget. Food ranks #3 in household expenses, with an average monthly tab for a family of four ranging from $568…

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Have 2 spare minutes? Or even 2 seconds? Then you can lose weight

October 20, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Saying you’re ‘too busy’ is usually an acceptable excuse. When it comes to losing weight though, it’s a thin explanation, as you don’t need much time to chop off calories. With these savvy weight tips, you won’t need extra time…