Diets

The Discovery of FGF21

June 23, 2023 |

Around the year 2000, a new human hormone came to light.  It is a “fibroblast growth factor”, and the 21st one found, so was logically named FGF21.  Its emergence is still the cause of much excitement in the health field because this hormone appears to positively influence many processes that promote long-term health.  The main…

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FOOD ST★RS Not so Ordinary Oats

June 9, 2023 |

Oats (Avena sativa) are not new and exciting.  They are not one of the so-called “superfoods”. They’re not even very colourful. But they are definitely a food full of nutrition and rich in health benefits.   The Nutritional Content of Oats  (1,2) 1 cup (81 gm) of raw rolled oats contains; 307 calories 10.7 grams…

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How To Prepare for a Colonoscopy When You’re Eating Plant-Based

February 3, 2023 |

Medical screening for early signs of disease are becoming increasingly common.  These procedures come in a variety of forms – the simple measurement of blood pressure at a doctor’s visit to screen for cardiovascular disease; for females, a Pap smear looking for abnormal cells that might suggest cervical cancer or undergoing a mammography to look…

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A Novel Way to Ease Menstrual Pain

January 20, 2023 |

Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) is responsible for substantial interruptions in the lives of millions of women and girls.  An investigation from 2012 reported that 84.1% of women experience menstrual pain with 43.1% of them revealing that the pain occurred during every menstrual period.  This research concluded that at least one in four women experience distressing pain…

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Holiday Hacks & Hints: Part Three

December 9, 2022 |

A Plant-Based Holiday Dinner  The December holiday season is rolling quickly towards us and with it come festivities with family and friends and the inevitable foods of celebration.  Unhappily, the traditional foods we prepare at this time of year are not usually at the top of the healthy check list. Whatever holiday you may be…

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