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Celebrate Physical Activity Month
What a great month to celebrate physical activity! May is often the kick off to summer. People make plans to open cottages, go camping and we start to think more about how to spend our time outside, starting with the first long weekend of the season. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The campaign is to encourage physical activity and healthy habits. It works to engage, educate, and empower everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity. Physical activity is important for one's health, and it can be more fun than you think! Currently, 59% of adult Canadians are either overweight or obese. Not only is obesity a problem with adults, but also children. Approximately 26% … Continue reading
Good Bacteria, Better Digestive Health, Happier You!
More and more people are aware of the food and health relationship. In an online survey of 1,000 adults conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) in March and April 2011, 81% of respondents said they were aware probiotics might be good for the digestive system. In 2009, awareness levels were around 72% for probiotics while in 2007 were just 58%. What is a Probiotic? The word probiotic literally means ‘for life’. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), probiotics are living bacteria which, when consumed in sufficient quantities, have beneficial effects on health. How do Probiotics help Digestive Health? Scientific studies suggest that probiotics may play a major role in digestive health and may also help strengthen our … Continue reading