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How to Choose Healthy Beverages – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

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Nutrition and Mental Health: From Plate to Mind

WebWith the exception of Vitamin D, isolating these nutrients to consume in a concentrated amount would not be effective for improving mental health, the key is to include whole …

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How Much Protein Do I Need

WebFirst, you could eat a daily protein intake of around 0.8-1.2 g per kg body weight, or around 50% of your body weight in pounds (e.g. a 150 lb adult may need 75 grams of protein …

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Nutrition & Mental Health: Self-Help Strategies

WebThis blog post is part 2 of a two part series on mental health and nutrition. If you have not already, check out part 1 of the series: Nutrition and Mental Health: From Plate to Mind …

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You Don’t Need to Know Calories to be Healthy – FOOD AT UBC …

WebCounting calories can have the opposite effect as it allows external factors to influence your decisions around food more than your internal cues. It gives a false impression that …

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10 Ways to Cope with Stress – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebStress may not always be visible, but its impact on our lives and health is undeniable. Stress eating is one example of how we respond to emotional stress in life. Using food …

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Understanding Plant-Based Proteins – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebYou can find protein in a variety of plant-based foods, including legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas, soy), nuts and seeds, whole grains and even some vegetables. Here are …

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Stress Eating 101 – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebStress eating is over- or undereating in response to the emotional stress in life. Reasons why it may occur: External influences and stressors in our life. When our relationship with …

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Are You Eating Enough Fruit

WebHere are some amazing health benefits that fruits give us. Fruit is a great source of dietary fibre. Dietary fibre supports our digestive system, such as the growth of the beneficial …

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3 Small Changes to Improve Your Diet – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebHere are three small changes you can make that will have a big impact. 1. Make vegetables and fruit part of every meal. Include more vegetables and fruit at meals and snacks. Aim …

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Nutrition – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebGloria Sun completed her dietetics degree at UBC. She has worked in various areas of dietetics, from clinical, outpatients, private practice to public health. Gloria is an …

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What is Intuitive Eating

WebIntuitive eating is listening to your body, tuning into your internal fullness and hunger and cues, rather than focusing on external factors like diet rules and the number on the scale. …

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Benefits of Eating Whole Grains – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebAntioxidants are beneficial to our health because they remove free radicals which are associated with cancer. Increased consumption of whole grains is also associated with …

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4 Foods to Boost Your Immunity – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebMelissa is the Manager of Nutrition & Wellbeing at UBC Food Services. She completed her dietetics degree at UBC and a Masters of Health Science at Ryerson University in Toronto.

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Should I Take Vitamins and Supplements

WebVegan sources of vitamin B12 could include fortified foods, nutritional yeast, or a supplement. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet mainly eat plant sources of …

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How Do I Know if I’m Hungry or Full

WebStomach growling/rumbling. Mild light-headedness. Desire to consume food. Moodiness (tired, irritable) More severe signs include dizziness, nausea. Common satiety cues: …

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4 Reasons to Eat Meals With Friends – FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER

WebHealthier eating habits. 2. Better social support and connection. 3. Better academic performance. 4. Lower risk of substance abuse. Young adults who had frequent family …

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So, You’re Thinking of Trying Intermittent Fasting

WebAlternate-Day Fasting. Alternate between days of normal intake with days where only 1 meal is eaten. A very extreme approach to fasting. Whole-Day Fasting. 1-2 days per week you …

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Why You Should Drink More Tap Water – FOOD AT UBC …

Web3. Reduce Waste. Opting for tap water over bottled water not only reduces waste from single-use containers and requires less energy to transport, but in Metro Vancouver tap …

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