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Everything You Need to Know About Sugar

Written by: Megan Hardi, November 2020

A deep dive into sugar, from its composition (a disaccharide molecule made from glucose and fructose monosaccharides) to its uses in the body, its health effects, and lastly diving into sugar alternatives. Click to learn more!

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Which is Best Tea or Coffee?

Written by: Jessica West, November 2020

If you’re interested in finding out more about the coffee vs tea debate, then wake up and smell the coffee, because we are going to spill the tea on these beverages to help you decide.

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5 Bathroom Products That You’ll Never Throw Away Again

Written by: Fannie Dancose, October 2020

Everyone has to do their part for the environment. Whether it’s composting, biking, buying less, or advocating for a greener economy, everything counts. One easy way to start reducing your waste is by buying alternative products with less packaging or greener ingredients.

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What is Lactose Intolerance

Written by: Megan Hardi, October 2020

The term “lactose intolerance” is a term regularly brought up especially when talking about dietary restrictions. To put it simply, individuals with lactose intolerance do not have the ability to digest the sugar lactose found in mammalian milk (1).

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What do Sugar Claims Really Mean?

Written by: Cherry Zhou, October 2020

Food businesses are smarter than you think. Once you learn the true meaning of the sugar claims they use on food packaging, you’ll be able to outplay their marketing tactics and make better food choices.

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6 Questions to Ask Yourself So You Can Eat More Mindfully

Written by: Cherry Zhou, September 2020

Being conscious of your eating habits calls for a little reflection. It’s as simple as asking yourself "why", "when", "what", "how", "how much", and "where" do I eat.

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What do Expiration and Best Before-Dates Mean?

Written by: Cherry Zhou, September 2020

A common misconception is that food is not safe to eat after its best-before date, however that's not true! Let's debunk this myth so you can save money and reduce your food waste.

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How to use the Hunger and Satiety Scale

Written by: Cherlyne Mok, R.D., September 2020

A huge part of practicing Intuitive Eating involves connecting to your inner cues of hunger and fullness. After reading this article, you will gain a better understanding on the different levels of hunger and satiety and how to use it to guide your eating habits.

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Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: 5 Tips for Self-Care During a Pandemic

Written by: Jessica West, September 2020

Right now, more than ever, we should all take the time to indulge in some much-needed self-care. If you are wondering what are some simple ways to add self-care into your daily life, you may want to try out some of the activities listed in this article.

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How to Practice Intuitive Exercise

Written by: Megan Hardi, September 2020

From the concept of Intuitive Eating, comes intuitive exercise - a similar approach which encourages listening to your body and exercising to celebrate everything your body can do.

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How to Transform Brownie Mix

Written by: Cherry Zhou, September 2020

Once you get the proportions right, turning your quick and easy brownie mix into another fancy dessert is a piece of cake!

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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Antioxidants

Written by: Fannie Dancose, August 2020

In reality, antioxidants are not essential to our health, meaning that our body does not need them like it does water or micro and macronutrients, but they are pretty neat and have a lot of benefits for our health.

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