They’ve been passing on messages for decades. You’ve probably already seen them, on the walls of a workshop or the tables of a break room, the little characters from Olympe leaflets and posters.
March, Nutrition Month: a 6-point reminder
We shouldn’t wait for a particular month of the year to focus on our diet. Eating well should be a daily concern. Be careful, concern is not synonymous with obsession! Counting calories one by one, putting a definitive cross on chocolate or chips, is perhaps a bit excessive. Remember, that you have the right to treat yourself with anything, as long as it’s in the right amount. Aim for caloric balance at the end of the week.
Chocolate and health: truth and false
Easter is coming soon! Like most religious rituals, those associated with Easter are no longer practiced in Quebec society. The big TV networks, French and English, remind us by their programming that this is a break that was once emphasized in a great way by Christianity. Charlton Heston’s movies invade the screen, Ben Hur and Moïse become the heroes again, for a long weekend.
Lunchbox success!
Back in the office after months of working from home?
You’re still at home and in charge of the family lunches?
Did you over-indulge during vacation and want to get back on the right track?
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4 ways to decrease obesity stigmatization
According to the World Health Organization, obesity is when the body mass index (BMI) is beyond 30. It is a chronic disease with multiple sources: environmental, metabolic, cultural, educational, psychological and many others. Even if this information is known, the public and the medias are frequently downplaying its complexity to a lack of physical activity and bad food habits.
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What to eat before you go on an active nature outing
More and more people are moving toward outdoors sporting activities, particularly this winter and it is perfect! Be it a cross-country skiing ride, a snowshoe excursion, or a hike, it is important to put the right kind of fuel in your body to maximize your energy output and enjoy your day outside.
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3 Truths and myths about nutrition
There are many saying when it comes to nutrition, but they are not all true. Mostly when we talk about weight loss. Let us separate together the truth from the myths in those three frequent ones.
The importance of staying hydrated
Summer is finally here! Time for patios, outdoors, BBQ’d delights and afternoons at the beach! Even though sunny days and warm weather have a positive effect on morale, it’s important to remember that heat and physical activities accelerate dehydration, mainly through perspiration and where in lies the importance of staying hydrated!