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Nutrition 101: A Simple Guide to Food Prep
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Nutrition 101: A Simple Guide to Food Prep

  Dietary success doesn’t come from meal plans or willpower, but instead comes about with the right mindset and habits. The key foundational habit is having the right food around and readily available, otherwise known as the process of food prep. This doesn’t mean eating broccoli and chicken every day, but instead means you have…

Marketing 101: Does The Organic Label Mean Anything?

Marketing 101: Does The Organic Label Mean Anything?

I recently came across an article claiming that foods with an Organic label are more nutritious/healthier than Conventional foods. Spoiler alert: This is untrue. My article for Inside Fitness Magazine explains the precise ins and outs of Organic vs. Conventional meat, but let’s get a few other facts straight: Organic is a farming method. It…

Food Labels: Meaningful or Marketing?
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Food Labels: Meaningful or Marketing?

Food labels became mandatory in Canada for all prepackaged foods on December 12, 2007 (large companies were required to comply earlier in 2005). Nutrition Facts Labels were first implemented by the US in 1994. The goal of these labels is inform the consumer about their food chocies. The Food and Drugs Act (FDA) of Canada states the…

How To Read Nutrition Facts Labels
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How To Read Nutrition Facts Labels

Nutrition Facts Labels are very helpful. They spell out all the information needed for consumers to make responsible choices about their food. If you are serious about your health and nutrition, you should be looking at the Nutrition Facts of every product that you buy. In order to make sure everyone gets the most out…