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Double Food Pyramid: Incorporating healthy eating and food sustainability

I came across the "Double Food Pyramid" from the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition. It shows how healthy eating and environmental sustainability are integrated with each other. Click for larger version Foods…
The Truth About Milk

A lot of people have been scared about hormones and additives that may be added to milk. However, milk is a great source of calcium to build strong bones. A diet high in calcium may help prevent osteoporosis in the futur…
Plastic Vs. Your Health

My friend Andrew sent me this video! It's of a documentary film on plastic and its effect on the environment and our bodies. Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo. http://vimeo.com/5645718I've talked about plastic wate…
Healthy Foods to Cool Down in Summer

Dear Freezer, I love you. I especially love to stick my head in you while I suffer without air conditioning in the student residences of Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières! My freezer is everything that is keeping me…
How to Make Healthier Choices in a Cafeteria

I am currently in Trois-Rivières, Quebec doing a French-language exchange program. The program is completely funded by a government bursary for Canadian students. I'm having a lot of fun and meeting great people here. I'…
Hey Whole Wheat Haters!

It's very well-known that whole grain products are healthier for you because they contain fiber that will help keep you fuller for longer, improve your bowel movements, and keep your gut healthier. But I still know many…
Tea-Friendly Water Bottle

In a previous post, I recommended placing a green tea bag in your water bottle for a refereshing iced green tea that will help boost your metabolism while adding a refreshing flavor! I noticed that my classmate had a rea…
Make Your Own Portion-Sized Frozen Yogurt

I used to do this in high school, but completely forgot about this trick until I wrote up my last post which featured high-calcium cheeses and yogurts. This trick is not for everyone though! However, I like it! My mother…
On the Benefits of Chewing Gum

A reader messaged me the following question: "Could snacking too much be replaced by chewing gum? Like how nicotine gum can help smokers smoke less, would gum be a good alternative to eating too many little candies and s…
Mix It Up With Frozen Vegetables!

I sometimes find incorporating vegetables into my diet is difficult because my fresh vegetables keep rotting away! This is why I value frozen vegetables so much. I keep a large bag in my freezer and I do not have to wor…