Adequate levels of essential vitamins and minerals are crucial for optimal health. What many of us don’t realize however is that the majority of North American’s are deficient, which can lead to significant health problems over the long term. Below we will take a look at the five vitamins and minerals that are most commonly […]
Category Archives: General Health
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Dec
Dec
With the help of chickenout.ca, we have published a substantial list of Canadian cage-free egg farms. If the city you reside is not listed here, chances are there is cage-free farm near you. Help support the farmers that practice sustainable, ethical farming methods! Why Choose Cage-Free Eggs? Unlike hens raised in unethical battery cage operations, those raised […]
Diet & Nutrition, General Health, Gluten Free
New Study Links Nut Consumption to 20% Lower Death Rate
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Nov
Nov
According to the latest study from the New England Journal of Medicine regular consumption of nuts may prolong your life. “We found that people who ate nuts every day lived longer, healthier lives than people who didn’t eat nuts” said Dr. Frank Hu, the co-author of the study. Although there have been numerous studies over the […]
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Nov
Nov
Getting started on a fitness program and think the first thing that you should be doing is getting your cardio program in gear? For many people, the primary form of exercise they choose to do when they hit the gym is cardiovascular training, but this may be a huge mistake. We’ve been conditioned to believe […]
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Nov
Nov
There is no question that eggs are a delicious, nutritious, and highly versatile source of protein and healthy fats. A staple of many baking recipes, and a favourite breakfast for many Canadians. Unfortunately, up to 98% of conventionally harvested eggs come from chickens that are raised in extremely unethical conditions (confined to cages, no natural light, […]