Nutrition posts

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How to get the benefits of omega-3 fats without seafood

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat with many health benefits. We often associate omega-3 fats with seafood, but did you know there are plant-based sources if these fats also.
Read on to find out how you can reap the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids without the seafood.

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Periods and food cravings

Have you ever wondered why you get food cravings before your period? Hormones are shown to play a role in period related food cravings. Find out why we get them and how to manage them.

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Low fat or full fat milk?

Should you choose low fat or full fat milk? For a long time, we have been advised that low fat milk is healthier. Recent research may be challenging that idea.

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Food is more than fuel

I tell this story to highlight how the phrase “food is fuel” is way too simplistic. Yes, food is the vessel for getting nutrients and energy into our body. But

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