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Here are 7 Nutrients to Watch Out For

Vegan? Vegetarian? Here are 7 Nutrients to Watch Out For

Veganism and vegetarianism have been on the rise this past decade. With the increase in social awareness and affordable food options being offered at restaurants and supermarkets, it’s easy to understand why. Moreover, veganism and vegetarianism has been associated with many health benefits, including reduced blood pressure, reduced blood cholesterol levels, and lower rates of obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers (1,2). While there are many benefits to

Are You Eating Too Much of These Healthy Foods?

Are You Eating Too Much of These Healthy Foods?

Many of us have a general idea of whether a food is healthy or not. Chips are a no-no whereas veggies are good to go. However, many foods commonly considered “healthy” are actually only healthy in small portions. This article highlights some of these foods which you can watch out for. WHICH foods are these and WHY must I limit them? Like with most things in life, too much of something good can be bad. In the case of food, the same idea applies. Foods consist of several differ

Serving Sizes: Have you got them right?

Serving Sizes: Have you got them right?

How much is enough to eat? Now a days, with portion sizes growing increasingly bigger, it’s hard to tell. This article breaks down how much you should be eating and how to measure your portions on-the-go. Portion Distortion: What is it and Why is it Important With fast food restaurants and grocery pre-prepared meals, the idea of how much one should eat or is expected to eat has been distorted. Portion distortion is defined by Segen's Medical Dictionary as “an upward shift in