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food is fuel, culture, and medicine. this section cuts through diet culture to offer evidence-based advice on fueling the body for specific conditions. articles cover nutrient management, digestion, and the psychology of eating, promoting a balanced relationship with food.

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woman enjoying a green juice. young black woman drinking green juice.
opinion: healthy eating advice has to start with affordability 
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opinion: why science should be your wellness influencer
young woman looking at food on a fork. bored and disinterested woman looking at food.
what is 'ozempic personality'? what we know about the emotional flattening reported by some users
middle-aged woman eating trout fish with avocado nuts and vegetables for keto diet in kitchen at home feeling satisfied
fuelling longevity: the power of protein in active aging
meal sequencing for longevity
what is meal sequencing? how the order in which you eat impacts digestion and longevity
hungry man eating food at night from open fridge. man taking midnight snack from refrigerator
food for thought: how emotional eating derails weight loss
what supplements help in winter?
why natural supplements are key to cold and flu prevention
 
the connection between breast cancer and nutrition
the connection between diet and breast cancer
children eating lunch sandwiches in school yard during break, sitting on the bench. share the food, talking, laughing, resting outdoor. back to school routine. 4k
hawthorne: how i balance my son’s sweet tooth with a healthy school lunch bag 
young men eating peanuts top view .
researchers believe this salty snack can help slow aging process
athletic woman eating a healthy fruit bowl while sitting on floor in the kitchen at home
fibermaxxing explained: why nutrition experts support this tiktok trend
plate of breakfast
how eating the right breakfast can kick-start your metabolism
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'thoughts of food consume everything:' why eating disorders are rising, and what to do about it
heather keller, a registered dietitian who has created a program aimed at improving the dining experience in long term care facilities.
how can nl improve nutrition in long-term care facilities?
top view of four people having dinner together while sitting at the rustic wooden table
why the 'perfect' diet depends on you
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happy young girl student biting eating healthy snack granola bar while studying in front of laptop computer
the pros and cons of high-protein convenience foods
group of young female athlete doing warm up exercises during sports training at health club. focus is on happy woman in black.
international self-care day: are you practicing authentic self-care?
happy mother and daughter eat pizza in a cafe and having fun.
study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
cup of coffee with grains on wooden background
studies show coffee can improve liver health: canadian liver foundation
woman with diabetes is wearing small sensor on the back of upper arm for controlling blood sugar. she is measuring blood sugar level after sport activity, riding bicycle.
doctor's orders: a normal life with type 2 diabetes is 'doable'
wooden plate with just one meal a day (omad) stationed like a clock
the one-meal-a-day trend: 'we're not cavemen'
package of bread with gluten-free sticker
doctor's orders: a gluten-free diet is the treatment for celiac disease
 
watercolor hand drawn seamless pattern with peach fruit with leaf isolated on white background.
what do peaches have to do with ibs?
julie mai, dietitian
binge eating and 'almond mothers': why the disorder is not about food
heart with hands and flowers
obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion
cartoon of an ear trying to listen
ulcerative colitis: 'no one believed me'
goldfish jumping out of small bowl into bigger bowl
food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman
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alzheimer’s prevention linked to vitamin b3 family
doctor showing to senior woman x-ray in a medical clinic.
doctor's orders: osteoporosis treatment can 'prevent a lot of injury and disability'
assortment of food containing magnesium
why magnesium is so important for women
man doing iv detox under a blanket.
the detox myth: what’s really making you sick, tired and overweight? 
partner image of aquaomega and 4ocean. logos stacked on top of each other.
aquaomega onehealth initiative to remove 500,000 pounds of ocean plastic
sauna therapy
how sauna therapy acts as a passive exercise for your heart
how do hormones affect weight loss?
10 hormones that affect weight loss
woman sitting on bed yawning and stretching.
the connection between sleep and weight loss
hungry man eating food at night from open fridge. man taking midnight snack from refrigerator
food for thought: how emotional eating derails weight loss
what supplements help in winter?
why natural supplements are key to cold and flu prevention
how to avoid drinking too much alcohol over the holidays
alcohol and the holidays: how to avoid excess alcohol intake this festive season
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chopping food ingredients
eating healthy, farm-to-table food in canadian winters is possible
elevated view of a tray with fries, a hamburger and lemonade
fast food really is bad, especially for your liver
young woman drinking pure glass of water
#worldwaterday: there are a lot of reasons why we need to take care of our water
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non-2022年世界杯预选赛阿根廷 liver disease has ‘concerning’ effect on the brain, study says
black and white people gathering over dinner table
how not to bust a gut over the holidays
bowls of berries and nuts
nutrition and exercise: what to eat and when to eat it
a cheese board, set out for the holidays, can be part of a healthy diet
staying healthy during the holidays doesn’t mean skipping the cheese board
 
image of snowman, passport and toy airplane
heading out of canada? here's how to avoid some common travel illnesses (that aren't covid)
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diabetes and blindness: 'when you are in your twenties, you think you're invincible'
man's hand cutting raw chicken breast. selective focus
healthy eating: should you wash your chicken before cooking?
healthy gut
drinking water and eating fibre can help with fecal incontinence
different flavors of protein with a shaker and fresh milk
whey, collagen, soy, or pea: which protein powder is better?
a shopping cart by a store shelf in a supermarket
a diet made mostly of highly-processed foods may lead to early death
close up on hand of unknown caucasian man holding dark supplement shaker while sitting at gym during training copy space selective focus
is it safe to take creatine for better workouts?
various fresh ripe pumpkins as background
healthy eating: should i be eating pumpkin?
a woman, alethea greyeyes stands in front of a crowd of runners wearing orange shirts for national day for truth and reconciliation hyping them up for a charity run.
new program brings science-backed results of exercise to cancer treatment
young mother working out at home on a mat with baby. interior of a cozy sunny nursery room. woman practicing yoga together with child.
new guideline for postpartum moms validates challenges and benefits of exercise
confident pregnant woman sitting cross legged
why interval training may be missing piece in women’s health—before, during and after pregnancy
mid adult woman doing shoulder exercise with dumbbell at gym
why lifting light weights might be better for your blood sugar than a 30-minute run
physiotherapy, stretching band and senior couple with teamwork for muscle wellness, rehabilitation and support together. elderly black people or friends smile in physical therapy with strong progress
when your doctor prescribes a workout: the case for exercise as medicine is getting stronger
asian woman lying down in the training gym
when more isn’t better: how overtraining without recovery sabotages performance from the inside out
portrait of indonesian muslim family breaking their fasting together at home. concept of happy lebaran, eid al fitr, idul fitri, and ramadan mubarak celebration
when care misses culture: why healthcare systems must better support muslim patients during ramadan
shot of a sporty young woman working out with heavy ropes at the gym
exercise war that’s getting in the way of getting people moving
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