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What Is Morbid Obesity And Why Is This Condition So Dangerous?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Morbid obesity has become a very real concern throughout the western world. In fact, statistics now show that over nine per cent of the adult population is suffering from this potentially fatal condition. While this is disturbing in and of itself, another major issue is that many individuals are unfamiliar with the potential dangers as […]

What are the 5 Differences Between Unsaturated and Saturated Fats?

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Saturated fats and unsaturated fats…bad fat versus good fat. We hear about good and bad fats all of the time, what we should have and what we shouldn’t, but how many really know the differences between unsaturated and saturated fats…and why does it matter? Difference 1: One Fat is Good for Your Cholesterol A lot […]

How to Read Nutritional Food Labels

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Food labels provide important nutritional information about what you’re putting in your body. They advise on what’s in each serving of a product and how many servings are in a package. Knowing how to read nutritional food labels helps you make informed decisions about what to purchase to put into your body. Thus, it’s extremely […]

Can You Eat Too Many Eggs?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Eggs are one of the most versatile, nutrient-packed, and accessible foods available. They’re also one of the most controversial. Within the past decade, “put an egg on it” has been a more prolific go-to trend than “just add bacon” (healthier, too). However, in 2021, news from recent studies suggested that perhaps there’s such a thing […]