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June 2, 2023

By |2023-05-30T08:24:25-05:00May 30th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Another fantastic spring food is rhubarb!  It is full of colour and flavour and yet so under appreciated.  Not only does it add pizzazz to dishes, it provides cancer-preventative properties. The edible part of the rhubarb plant, the stalk, contains anthocyanin, which is where it gets its bright colour. Anthocyanin is a type of [...]

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May 26, 2023

By |2023-05-23T09:51:05-05:00May 23rd, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

With the warmer, sunny days of spring, people are anxious to get outside and be more active.  Walking, hiking, cycling, golf, and gardening are all popular spring activities.  What about birdwatching?  Is it really just for older people?  This past week one of the world’s strongest upcoming pro cyclists announced in an interview that [...]

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May 19, 2023

By |2023-05-17T06:39:31-05:00May 17th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

Studies have shown that eating a healthy breakfast can boost your energy, help to limit weight gain, and live longer.  The key is choosing the right foods that are rich in protein and fibre.  The combination of protein and fibre helps to fight hunger, keep you satisfied longer, and help prevent against some illnesses. [...]

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May 17, 2023

By |2023-05-16T13:29:01-05:00May 16th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

In some areas strawberries are already in season, for others it is days or weeks away. Strawberries are not only a sign of summer, they can help improve your memory, boost your immune system, and keep your heart healthy. Strawberries give you a lot of nutritional value for little calories. Strawberries are loaded with [...]

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May 12, 2023

By |2023-05-08T09:06:56-05:00May 8th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

You might not have heard of it yet, but "mouth taping” is a trend that’s gaining traction thanks to a TikTok trend.  Mouth taping is about taping your mouth closed while you sleep to improve snoring, allergies, and bad breath often brought on by sleeping with your mouth open.  However, since the origin for [...]

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May 5, 2023

By |2023-05-04T08:17:09-05:00May 4th, 2023|Weekly Healthy Tips|

We know that drinking water is important to our health.  Staying hydrated can help boost our mood, support weight lose, and sharpen our mind. Water is critical for our digestive system, heart, lungs, and brain to function properly.  In fact, every cell in our body requires water. Recommendations on how much water to drink [...]

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