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Category: Health and Nutrition
The importance of sleep
Scientific facts about sleep Long-term sleep deprivation could result in body fat gain. Even in the short term, when we sleep less and our calorie intake is restricted, researchers suspect a decrease in fat loss versus muscle loss. Altered sleep causes a decrease in cognitive performance. Sleep is the period during which the greatest secretion […]
Paleo: The Origins
This article was written without taking into account websites and blogs on the subject. Scientific literature is the only source of information used. ‘Paleolithic age diet’ is the term used to describe the diet of prehistoric humans.
Obesity in children
According to WHO (World Health Organization), obesity has doubled worldwide since the 1980s and now affects 35% of adults, and 7% of children. 30% of kids in America are obese as against 27% in Portugal and 15% in France. The governments of the most affected countries are trying implement measures designed to curb this explosion […]
5 basics of healthy eating for nursing mothers
An adequate, but not necessarily perfect diet is important to ensure proper nursing and prevent burnout.
5 benefits of running during pregnancy
Many pregnant women wonder whether it’s safe to continue running during pregnancy. It is very often a source of concern for moms-to-be. Such apprehension is strongly linked to the popular belief that running increases the risks of miscarriage in the first trimester.
What do I need to know about preteens’ changing nutritional needs?
At age 10-12, don’t be surprised if your son starts eating more — a lot more — with the onset of puberty. More servings of each food group in Canada’s Food Guide are recommended beginning at age nine, as shown in this chart:
5 tips for healthy weight loss
Having trouble shedding those extra kilos? Here are the 5 most important points:
5 tips for a newbie runner
Be proud of yourself All too often, I hear runners comparing themselves to others “I run slower. I am bigger. I am more breathless. I have smaller legs. I only run 5 km… And so on!” Applaud the person you are. Going running is a very personal journey. For example, if you want to walk […]
How important is it to hydrate yourself ?
Hydration is a matter of utmost importance for sportsmen and is part of every sport in varying degrees, be it at the recreational or competitive level. Indeed, it is a given that no matter how competitive or not a sport may be, hydration will always play an important role in it. The fluid needs of […]
Vegetarians and athletes: Is it possible?
There are an increasing number of famous and elite athletes who perform and are vegetarians or vegan. The former include ace tennis player Martina Navratilova and Olympian Carl Lewis, but vegetarian champions are now found in all areas of sports. Among them is our very own George Laraque, former NHL player, who kindly agreed to […]
VIP PERSONAL DIETITIAN: A safe bet!
Changing your eating habits requires constant efforts and it often gives rise to doubts and questions. That’s why in March 2013, we launched our VIP Personal Dietitian service, which provides our members with personalized support from a dietitian-nutritionist for a 3-month period, all offered via telephone and/or Internet. After a thorough preliminary assessment of the client’s […]
The 7 main principles of the Mediterranean diet
Over the last fifty years or so, there has been growing scientific data on the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet to prevent heart attacks, strokes as well as diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer-type dementia and even depression. Here are the 7 main features of this diet, which is usually represented graphically by a pyramid:
