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Life expectancy has been increasing around the world over the past decades, a happenstance that is attributed to advances in public health and healthcare services. However, the last few years have rocked this boat and it is predicted that the current generation of adolescents is likely to be the first to have a shorter life…
Read More...A dear friend of ours produces a fabulous garden every summer and we are some of the lucky recipients of her produce. Last summer her basil plants prospered beyond normal limits and she sent an overflowing bag of the aromatic herb our way. We reveled in its fragrance and then began to wonder what we…
Read More...Wintertime in Canada is generally a chilly experience but the opportunity to enjoy skiing or snowshoeing along frosty forest trails is worth braving the possibility of cold fingers and toes. Having a favourite soup waiting for you when you get back is a great way to help warm up. This soup is full of a…
Read More...In November 2023 an interesting study from Stanford University selected pairs of twins to test the health effects of different types of food. This was a randomized controlled trial encompassing 22 pairs of healthy identical twins 18 years of age or older (44 participants) who had signed up in the Stanford Twin Registry database in…
Read More...Did you try the recipe I shared in last week’s blog about a truly healthy chocolate shake? The edemame pods can produce a fibrous quality that may not be just what you’re looking for. Here is a slight variation on the recipe if you prefer a creamier product. Just a simple ingredient substitution, taking out…
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