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Christofer Cruz, Dietetic Intern
- Sep 5, 2016
- 3 min
Carcinogens from Cooking (Pt. 2)
It is well known that cooked meats can contain carcinogens (See Carcinogens from Food, Part 1 for the full story), but did you know that carcinogens can also be found in starchy foods?
During high temperature cooking such as frying, roasting, and baking, sugar and starch containing foods become beautiful and browned thanks to a process called the Maillard reaction. However, a byproduct called acrylamide is formed during reactions between naturally occurring sugars (glucose
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Bri
- Nov 3, 2015
- 1 min
5 Simple Dietitian-Approved Tips for Weight Management
The healthiest weight loss plan is one that sustains a healthy weight over the span of your life. Here are some tips for a healthy approach to weight loss:
Set up your surroundings for success. Ensure that your home and workplace are helping, not hindering your success. Make sure you have the physical tools available to create healthy meals. If you can, remove or avoid any trigger to your previous unhealthy behaviours.
Develop your food skills and knowledge. Invest time and
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Bri
- Sep 1, 2015
- 2 min
Healthy Eating 9 to 5
The average person can spend up to half of their wakeful day at work, so your eating behaviours in your workplace can have a significant impact on your health.
Skip the drive-thru breakfasts. Bake a big batch of whole-grain breakfast muffins or mix up some oats with milk and fresh or dried fruit for the road. You will save money and steer clear of unnecessary calories, added sugars, and saturated fats.
Avoid eating at your desk. Put aside your work for your lunch and coffee
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Bri
- Jul 13, 2015
- 1 min
"That chicken wing you're eating may be as deadly as a cigarette."
Dr. Greger does it again! This guy reviews all the new scientific nutrition articles. Here is what he's found for 2015. Witty AND informative! #vegan #vegetarian #nutritionist #nutritionfacts #nutritionresearch #nutrition #wellness #prevention
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Emily Fleming, Dietetics Student
- Apr 13, 2015
- 3 min
Pumping Iron - Through Your Blood
Iron is an essential nutrient in the diet of herbivores and carnivores alike. The most widely recognized sources of iron are animal sources, especially red meat. You may not realize that optimal amounts of iron can be obtained from a plant-based diet. By incorporating plant based iron sources into a vegetarian or vegan diet, individuals can easily meet their iron requirements without having to defer to supplemental forms or animal based sources.
Iron is essential for human
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