It’s vitally important that everyone in our community has access to healthy and nutritious food.
March marks Nutrition Month in Canada, but The Food Bank of Waterloo Region works to ensure healthy and nourishing food is available to people accessing food assistance services across Waterloo Region year-round. The fresh, frozen, and non-perishable foods distributed by The Food Bank to hamper and meal programs across the Waterloo Region support healthy growth and development for individuals and families.
Children especially need to eat balanced meals in order to focus in the classroom. Of the 40,530 people accessing food assistance in the Waterloo…
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Is Canned Tuna Healthy? 5 Side Effects of Eating It
In a perfect world, you’d be able to have a fresh piece of salmon straight out of the oven whenever you want, or a perfectly seared tuna filet hot and ready to go. But we all know fresh fish can be expensive and sometimes difficult to make. If you’re wanting the flavors of fish, as well as its benefits related to the health of your heart and brain, but can’t always afford to make it fresh, opting for something like canned tuna is a helpful choice. But is tuna from a can still be healthy?
Canned tuna can offer a…
Constipated? Eat 12 Foods That Help You Poop
Qhere’s nothing worse than a traffic jam—both IRL and in your, ahem, bowels. Constipation, folks: It’s no fun and it can be hard to find relief. But don’t worry, there is some good news here: there are lots of foods and natural remedies that provide constipation relief. Certainly, there are medications and doctors who have a lot of insight on the topic, but there are also a lot of natural laxatives to incorporate into your diet as well. “Constipation” is a sort of catch-all term for a few different causal factors. You could experience a blockage because of a number…
15 High-Fiber Breakfasts That Keep You Full — Eat This Not That
Starting your day off with a healthy, well-balanced breakfast is a kind thing to do for your body and your overall health. For one, eating a high-protein breakfast can help set your metabolism up for the rest of the day, while also helping to keep you full until lunch. But protein isn’t the only satisfying nutrient you should aim to get in the morning—eating a high-fiber breakfast is important, too.
According to Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD at Balance One Supplements, dietary fiber can help support “digestive health by preventing constipation and promoting regular bowel movements, lower cholesterol levels, provide…
CMS’s Journey To Value-Based Care
Most people think of CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) as an insurance company that covers individual services provided by physicians, FQHCs, hospitals, and other health care providers. Some people even think of it as a policy-writing agency for Medicare. It is true that CMS reimburses providers for services to millions of individual beneficiaries. However, since the Affordable Care Act came into action in 2010, CMS has been developing focused payment strategies that shift from fees for services to value-based care and a focus on population health.
Today, CMS’s second-highest strategic priority is prevention and population health. To this…
Patient Centricity as the Future of Digital Health Management
Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences.
Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care
Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields have proven to be profitable, and will continue to do so. Our focus here is more to do with the user experience aspect of digital health management.
There are quite a number of digital health care providers, rather, platforms that avail services outside the traditional…
6 Foods You Should Avoid That Cause Bloating (And Tips To Reduce Bloating)
Have you ever felt that uncomfortable bloated feeling, with excess gas and abdominal discomfort? If so, you’re not alone! It has become quite common as our eating habits tend to favor sinful street food over healthy homemade meals. However, did you know that the cause of your discomfort could be related to your most recent meal, which may still be sitting in your undigested stomach? The good news is that bloating and gas are usually not a sign of a serious health issue and can be managed with a few simple changes to your diet. To help you pinpoint which…
Eat Bigger Meals, Healthy Snacks to Boost Energy and Lose Weight
A 35-year-old woman submitted an average day of eating to be reviewed for Insider’s Nutrition Clinic.
A nutritionist said to eat bigger, more balanced meals including carbs.
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Keshia, 35, submitted her eating routine to Insider’s Nutrition Clinic, where qualified dietitians and registered nutritionists offer advice on readers’ eating habits.
She told Insider her goals were to lose weight, feel less hungry,…