Navigating the world of health and nutrition on your own can be overwhelming...especially navigating the health food aisle at the grocery store! Nowdays, there are so many gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free products out there that it almost makes it impossible to choose the right one for you. Here are some healthy food swaps for your favourite pantry items to make grocery shopping a breeze!
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Here at Shulman Health and Weight Loss, we are obsessed with hemp hearts! You've seen us feature them in recipes before such as smoothies and avocado toast and today we will go into a deeper explanation of their health benefits. Hemp hearts are a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats and they can be bought in bulk. Keep reading for more information on hemp hearts and how to incorporate them into your diet.
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If you are somebody who regularly skips breakfast because you're too busy in the mornings or you just don't know what you make...think again! Eating a hearty, well-rounded breakfast is an important start to the day and there are so many recipes that can be made in advance to make your morning routine a little easier. If you feel that your metabolism has slowed and you feel sluggish and low energy in the mid-afternoon, try incorporating one of these breakfast ideas into your routine next week for that energy boost your body needs!
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When trying to lose weight and improve your health, hydration is key! You should be drinking at least 2 litres or 8 glasses of water on a daily basis and even more if you are exercising. If you are someone who doesn’t love the taste of plain water, check out these recommendations to naturally flavour your water.
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We grocery shop on a Sunday, prepare some meals for the week and then by Friday we notice that our refrigerator's crisp drawer is still packed to the brim! We had all the good intentions of eating raw crunchy veggies and leafy greens throughout the week, but didn't make it through the entire lot. Rather than tossing out these nutritious vegetables, here are some easy ways to purpose them so they don't go to waste.
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Grocery shopping can be overwhelming. Grocery shopping WITHOUT a list can be even more chaotic. Here's a general list of some of our favourite grocery store essentials that are made with whole foods, low in sodium and sugar and are great to keep on hand to make healthy choices for meals and snacks. Add some of these healthy grocery store essentials to your list this week to try out something new!
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There are certain foods that can increase metabolism at any age. The higher our metabolism, the more calories we burn (even at rest) and the easier it is to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight. If you feel that your metabolism has slowed down, look into these top 10 metabolism boosting foods to add to your diet.
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For all my coffee lovers out there, you probably don’t consider the health benefits in your morning cup of joe when you reach out to take that first sip. I am here to tell you that coffee (in moderation) has many beneficial health properties for those who can tolerate it. Let’s dive in a little deeper…
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Here at Shulman Health & Weight Loss, we educate our clients on the power of plants for nutrition and overall health. When we typically think of protein, our minds go to animal sources such as chicken and beef, but there are many plant-based sources of protein too. Check out this list of plant-based protein options to incorporate into your weekly diet.
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Here at Shulman Health & Weight Loss, we care about the quality of the food you are consuming. Choosing organic produce and meats whenever possible is preferred, but we understand that going fully organic is not affordable for everyone. Refer to this list when grocery shopping to make wise decisions on when you should splurge on organic fruits and vegetables and when you should save your money.
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