Author: Dr. Monika Mathur
Nutrition: Top 10 most high-fiber foods
April 25, 2018Integrate these 10 high-fiber foods to improve your digestion, lose weight more easily and maintain a healthy weight. The health benefits of the highest fiber foods Foods rich in fiber help regulate blood cholesterol levels. According to Heidi Bates, a professional dietician at Tri-Nutrition Consulting in Sherwood Park, Alberta, fiber has a major impact on our health. “In our body, the fibers […]
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5 trendy foods: are they worth the price?
April 25, 2018Acai berries, goji berries, coconut oil, maca and chia seeds make the headlines because of their beneficial effects on health. But are they really all they believe? Here’s what you need to know. 1. Acai berries These purplish berries from South America are presented as a miracle solution to lose weight. “They’re supposed to be a supplement for […]
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8 amazingly unhealthy foods
April 25, 2018Do you buy some foods with a firm belief that they are good for you? Are you deceived by so-called health foods? Many foods seem healthy because of their names, or because they are derived from dishes from a nation renowned for its healthy cooking. Some, however, are surprisingly unhealthy. Also, many packaged foods are healthier than […]
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4 truths about the energy bar
April 25, 2018Energy bar sales have grown tremendously over the last decade, with more than $ 70 million in sales. But even if they are practical and easy to carry, are they really healthy? Or, even worse: can they make you gain weight? What is in a bar? Nutritionist Jonathan Fontaine, Dt.P., took a close look at this famous bar […]
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5 ways to go organic without breaking the bank
April 25, 2018You are thinking of converting to organic, but the costs worry you? Here’s how to proceed without leaving your shirt! Why convert to organic? If you find yourself skeptical at the supermarket, hesitating between organic apples and others, think about this: regular apples may be less expensive, but they can have a high social and environmental […]
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What’s in your ice cream?
April 24, 2018Is frozen yogurt really healthier than ice cream? Discover the truth about these popular summer refreshments. There is necessarily 10% fat from cream, milk or butter in commercial ice cream. Manufacturers can add other ingredients and enough air to double the volume. The cheapest ice cream contains only 10% fat, but plenty of air, while the most expensive ice cream […]
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10 reasons to eat strawberries
April 24, 2018Fresh or frozen, strawberries remain a small fruit in great demand and full of virtues. Here are the 10 amazing assets that you reserve this fruit. Eat more strawberries If you are not already fond of strawberries, you should become one. Not only are they juicy, summery and delicious, they are also a remarkable food in every respect. Full […]
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Your guide to tropical fruits
April 24, 2018Do you want to enhance the good old fruit salad? Add tropical fruits, they are packed with nutrients and flavor. Here’s how to use them. Passion fruit What’s this? : This small ovoid fruit contains edible seeds and a juicy pulp, sweet and tart. Its hull or bark may be dark purple or pale green. The pulp and edible seeds […]
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The 4 worst foods for health
April 23, 2018You will significantly improve the quality of your diet if you limit your consumption of the four most harmful food categories. 1. Soft drinks “Soft drinks contain empty calories and have no nutritional value,” says Richard Béliveau, Chair of Cancer Prevention and Treatment at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). In his book Health Through the Pleasure of Eating […]
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7 tips for making better food choices
April 23, 2018It is much easier to think of eating healthily. Just know how to choose your food. 1. Stay simple As a general rule, the longer a food preserves its original form, the better it is. Opt for foods that have been little processed and whose list of ingredients is short. For example, it is difficult to make shorter […]
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Slimming: 20 devious “saboteurs” that spoil your efforts
April 23, 2018Are you trying to lose weight but can not? It is possible that one of these 20 sneaky saboteurs prevent you from losing weight for good. Anyone in the diet is confronted with this problem: after a week of painful effort, we go up on the scale to realize that the needle has not moved an iota. Sometimes the […]
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7 good reasons to eat chocolate
April 23, 2018Considered by many to be the tastiest food, dark chocolate also offers many benefits. However, avoid abusing it because it is still a product rich in sugar and fat. 1. It is rich in antioxidants Dark chocolate contains good amounts of flavonoids, antioxidant substances found in red wine as well as many fruits and vegetables, and […]
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Why hot dishes are good for you
April 23, 2018Do not like spicy food too much? Maybe you should try to get used to it. A multitude of studies indicate that it would be great for the stomach, as well as help protect against various diseases. The belief that spicy foods exacerbate ulcers and other gastric disorders with a hard life. However, the results of new studies […]
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Never without my tools
April 19, 2018You would like to garden but you do not know where to start? Step one: Get good tools. A visit to the garden center may plunge you into the most total confusion. Do not panic! You do not need all the tools that are selling. Here is a short list of essential materials. Using long-handled tools can prevent back pain […]
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Protect your garden against unwanted
April 19, 2018If your vegetable beds look like an emergency care unit during flu, it may be because of the way you water them. My vegetable plants are often affected by diseases First, avoid watering at night, advise experienced market gardeners. Plants are more susceptible to diseases when they stay wet all night long. Then avoid watering their leaves […]
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