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Even the healthiest (and strongest) among us has fallen victim to a late night Papa John’s binge or a sweet tooth that seems to be only be satisfied by chocolate cake or double fudge ice cream. Cravings get the best of us every now and then, but what really is a craving? The difference between cravings and […] More
Everyone loves a treat, especially the ones that are guilt-free. If you’re trying to limit your sugar intake, then you’ve probably reached for the sugar-free sweets or chocolate. But how “sugar-free” are these “sugar-free” treats really? Sugar-free doesn’t mean carb-free Some sugar substitutes contain carbohydrates, and while there might not be any sugar, a portion […] More
Health and wellness expert Vanessa Ascencao – a nutritional consultant – answers your critical questions about whether a plant-based diet really does increase your metabolism and help you lose weight… So, let’s be honest: does a plant-based diet actually increase metabolism? Plant-based diets are loaded with phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and other phytochemicals that provide the body […] More
If you’ve been in the diet circle for a while, you know that the number one weight loss rule has always been this: Cut carbs. In the Nineties, the Atkins diet was all the rage – now we’ve got Keto. Both of these popular diets preach low-carb, the apparent weight-loss key. But are there harmful […] More
Potatoes are practical and delish, but they’ve gotten a bit of a bad rap, nutritionally speaking. Sweet potatoes have swooped in as a trendy tater alternative, and so began the sweet potato vs. potato health debate. But are sweet potatoes truly healthier than potatoes? Registered dietician and nutrition consultant Keri Gans, author of , and […] More
The snacks you choose to eat can make or break a diet. So, with the help of a dietician, we’ve rounded up better food and snack choices so you make the right decisions the next time you hit the supermarket. According to the Association for Dietetics spokesperson and registered dietitian Faaizah Laher, even when your […] More
It’s been drilled into your mind by doctors, your mom and cereal ads: Fibre is good for you! They’re not wrong, either: Fibre helps you feel satisfied after eating, while also making sure that burger you ate actually gets digested properly. So… the more fibre the better, right? Girl, no. There is definitely such a […] More
Before you groan and roll your eyes at yet another fad “diet” that will likely be out of trend by 2020, the anti-inflammatory diet does not include a meal plan, counting calories, or measuring your food like it’s a math problem. While “diet” has become a dirty word, associated with limitation or deprivation for the sake of […] More
