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A worker picks raspberries at Masse, a berry farm operation in Saint Paul d’Abbotsford near Granby, Quebec, Canada August 11, 2022.CHRISTINNE MUSCHI/Reuters
There are many reasons to love summer. Warm weather, longer days, swimming and barbecues are on my list.
So, too, is summer’s abundance of fruits and vegetables – berries, watermelon, peaches, sweet cherries, field bell peppers, crispy lettuce, summer squash and more.
You can’t beat the in-season locally grown produce when it comes to nutrient content and flavour. Plus, choosing locally grown fruits and vegetables over their imported counterparts helps save on your…
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Surging food prices impacting shoppers mental health
Three in 10 women said their mental health had worsened as a result of soaring food prices. Photo: PA/Alami
Soaring food prices are having a negative impact on the mental health of shoppers, with rising food costs impacting sleep, diet and overall physical health.
The increased price of everyday groceries has worsened the mental health of a quarter (25%) of people, according to a study by consumer group Which?.
One person told Which?: “It’s a black cloud that never goes away.” Another said: “I’m living day to day.”
Some 23% said that rising food prices had hindered their ability to…
18 Healthy Foods for Your Weight Loss Journey
Eating nutrient-rich foods, such as lean protein and legumes, can support your overall health and help you manage your weight.
While weight loss is not a magic bullet for health and not everyone needs to pursue it, it may be something you want to work toward to feel your healthiest. Just make sure to talk with a healthcare professional before making drastic changes.
If losing weight is your goal, these 16 foods may help support a healthy weight loss journey.
Eggs are incredibly nutrient-dense and high in protein and fat, which helps you feel full.
in a 2020 studies that…
Quick Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe: Healthy Food for Lunch or Dinner in Under 15 Minutes | Seafood
You may not think of making seared ahi tuna for lunch or dinner, but why not? Ahi tuna cooks up very quickly and can be used in many different ways. This crusted ahi tuna is on the table in about 15 minutes!
For this simple seared tuna recipe you’ll need 10 to 16 ounces of fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna, tamari or soy sauce, a high-heat cooking oil, sesame seeds, garlic powder or onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated sugar and dried thyme or dried Italian seasoning. The tuna is simply breaded with the crust ingredients (the soy sauce…
Easy tips for mindful snacking
As a dietitian, my role is to help patients maintain a healthy lifestyle every day by focusing on these three things: exercise, eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight.
If your snacking habits are not as healthy as they once were, here are some things to remember when snacking:
Plan your approach and stock your pantry.
Determining your game plan for what and when to eat is important. The first step is to examine your thoughts. Think and plan — don’t react. A game plan will help you stick with healthy habits — or return to them if…
Healthy Fast Food Options to Eat on the Road
Fast food should never be your go-to for every meal. But life gets busy and, sometimes, when you’re on the road, you have to choose convenience over a home-cooked meal. Thankfully, there are relatively healthy fast food options.
Over the past decade, there’s been a shift in the industry to provide healthy fast food options. Rather than strictly opting for among fried fare, chains are lightening up classic offerings and concocting entirely new items with fewer calories, fat and carbs.
A general rule of thumb for eating healthy on the road is to watch your portion sizes. Avoid high-fat items,…
‘I’m an Endocrinologist and This Is My Go-To Meal for Weight Loss’
Losing weight in a healthy, manageable way is never easy and, unfortunately, it gets even more difficult as we age—especially for women. As you might imagine, this is partially due to hormonal changes. “Women lose estrogen as they age, and that makes it harder to lose weight,” explains Dr. Vidhya Illuri, M.Dan endocrinologist at Complete Medicine.
Dr. Illuri says that for anyone who has a health goal of weight loss, diet plays a major role. There’s one meal in particular that she herself loves that falls right within the guidelines of how she tells her patients with this health goal…
Healthy food increasingly out of reach for the Island’s poorest
Report highlights high cost of housing and food; lower-income people are forced to make difficult choices
Healthy food is becoming increasingly out of reach for low-income families on Vancouver Island, a new report says.
Grocery costs for a family of four on a nutritious diet costs $1,366 on average per month in the Island Health region, a BC Center for Disease Control report says.
Those in the North Island health region, which includes the Sunshine Coast, were found to pay $1,370 on average, while families in Central Vancouver Island and South Vancouver Island paid an average of $1,343 and $1,386…