Tag: dietitian
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Benefits of exercise for pre-diabetes
Benefits of exercise for pre-diabetes Exercise offers several health benefits for individuals with insulin resistance and pre-diabetes, helping to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some specific advantages: Improved Insulin Sensitivity: ● Exercise increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin, allowing cells to more effectively remove glucose from…
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Improving your diet is a great way to enhance your overall health and well-being.
Improving your diet is a great way to enhance your overall health and well-being. Here are some general diet tips for a healthier lifestyle: Plan Balanced Meals: ● Ensure your supper includes a mix of lean protein, complexcarbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of fibre. This can help you feel more satisfied and reduce the urge…
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Controlling post-supper snacking can be a common challenge
Controlling Post-supper snacking can be a common challenge Controlling post-supper snacking can be a common challenge, but there are several strategies you can employ to help manage this habit. Here are some tips: Plan Balanced Meals: ● Ensure your supper includes a mix of lean protein, complexcarbohydrates, healthy fats, and plenty of fibre. This can…
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A stable blood sugar – why is it important?
A stable blood sugar – why is it important? What is blood sugar? Your body uses sugar in the form of glucose to produce energy for your body. The sugar mainly comes from food but can also be provided by your liver. Glucose provides energy to body parts such as the muscles, the brain and…
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The importance of family meals for your child and for you!
The importance of family meals for your child and for you! Sharing meals together is more than just providing healthy nutrition to your family. It also serves as an opportunity for quality time for families to come together and share the day’s experiences. Family dinners may not be on the plans due to jobs, sports…
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Cooking with oil
Cooking with oil Oil is part of a healthy diet. Using certain oils, such as olive oil, when cooking can be beneficial, but too much oil can add extra calories to your diet. Examples are olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil and walnut oil. A common misconception is that you are not supposed to cook…
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Protein needs
Protein needs Enough protein is essential for maintaining body functions and growing muscle. How much protein do you need? 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day is the recommendation for most adults. As you get older, your protein needs may increase to 1 – 1.2 grams per kilogram daily to help…
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Carbohydrates and Weight Loss
Carbohydrates and Weight Loss Are you thinking of cutting back on carbs to lose weight? You may have heard that carbohydrates are bad for you and should be avoided, especially if you want to lose weight. Carb-restricted diets are usually calorie-restricted diets, which may help with weight loss in the short term because you are…
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The many health benefits of citrus!
The many health benefits of citrus! As we welcome winter’s arrival, we are also greeted with the cold and flu season. Fortunately, citrus fruits are in season as well. Citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C. 1 Orange provides almost 80% of the vitamin C you need daily. Although vitamin C doesn’t prevent…
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Why do we need fibre?
Why do we need fibre? If you follow a healthy diet filled with vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grains, you will reach your recommended fibre intake in a day. Unfortunately, most people do not reach their recommended fibre intake on a daily basis. Women need about 25 grams and men 38 grams of fibre a…