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Categoria: Salute e nutrizione
Overnight, no-cook oatmeal for people on the go
A breakfast of oatmeal is a great idea since oats contain fibres that provide you with a longer-lasting sense of fullness and actually keep hunger pangs at bay. Oats also contain vitamins B1, B2 and E and even help reduce “bad” cholesterol levels. Although instant oats are a tempting time-saving option, they almost always contain […]
SII : Quali rischi correreste per un rimedio?
In Canada, e un po’ dappertutto nel mondo, il mese di aprile è stato un altro Mese per la sensibilizzazione alla sindrome dell’intestino irritabile (SII). Con un’incidenza che può arrivare al 30% della popolazione italiana, questo disturbo dalle molte sfaccettature può affliggere in maniera grave la vita delle persone che ne soffrono. Quanto grave, vi […]
Is sitting too much a health hazard?
Do you spend most of your waking hours sitting? The sobering answer is that the vast majority of us spend more time sitting than we do sleeping! It is safe to say that sitting long hours is the new norm. Many of us have sedentary jobs; we sit commuting, we sit to eat and we sit […]
Rushed Mornings = Missed Breakfast? #NutritionMonth
Does the morning mayhem cause you to jet out the door without first fueling yourself? The reality is that almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast according to the latest Tracking Nutrition Trends report. As a dietitian, this is a major concern since skipped breakfasts lead to weight gain, decrease in appetite control and decrease in […]
Dieta a basso contenuto di FODMAP
La sindrome dell’intestino irritabile (SII) è il disturbo gastrointestinale più diffuso al mondo, che colpisce in particolare fino al 30% degli italiani. I sintomi di questo disturbo funzionale, spesso debilitante, comprendono dolore addominale, gonfiore, stitichezza o diarrea.
Eating 9 to 5!
Is it easy for you to make healthy choices during the typical 9-5 working hours? Take a second and really think about this question. The reality is that 45% of Canadians say that eating healthy meals and snacks while at work is challenging (Employment and Social Development Canada, 2014). This is understandable seeing that we […]
Sugar: How much should we be consuming?
A few months ago the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada issued a new position statement recommending adults and children limit consumption of added sugars to no more than 10% of their daily calorie intake. This recommendation equates to 12 teaspoons of added sugar daily, which is less than half of the current average intake […]
Our “Heart-Healthy” Menus adopted by the Montreal Heart Institute’s Centre for Preventive Medicine
We are very proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Montreal Heart Institute’s Centre for Preventive Medicine (EPIC Centre), through its Foundation. Through this initiative, the Registered Dietitians of the EPIC Centre will prescribe our ‘Heart-Healthy’ meal plans to the patients. These meal plans are totally in-line with the Mediterranean diet, use mostly […]
Come nutrire bene i propri figli
Per un bambino o un adolescente, il colesterolo e la pressione sanguigna sono le priorità meno importanti. Le abitudini alimentari che determineranno se il loro cuore sarà in ottima forma o se avrà dei problemi si instaurano in età molto precoce. Iniziate quindi a nutrire bene i vostri figli fin da piccoli.
TOP 10 Heart Healthy Recipes
For decades, scientists around the world have agreed that the Mediterranean diet helps reducing our risk of cardiovascular disease. This is one of the reasons why all our menus are inspired by this food pattern. The other reasons being the fact that it is palate-pleasing and very easy to make. To celebrate this month of […]
The story behind stevia
When you consider the clear link between excessive consumption of sugars and carbohydrates and the epidemic of obesity and diabetes that afflicts our society, the mad rush for non-caloric sweeteners is self-explanatory. Logic demands that by reducing the consumption of sugar, one should be able to control excess weight. Replacing sugar with artificial sweeteners does […]
Is it manly to consult a dietitian?
It’s no secret that women are more likely than men to consult a dietitian, physician, or health practitioner. The same also applies for consulting a dietitian. So it comes as no surprise that the customers opting for our VIP PERSONAL DIETITIAN service are mostly women. Yet men who have used the service have shown excellent […]
