It’s the beginning of a new year again, a time often associated with change. The festive season may have left you feeling very tired and your habits in disarray.
You might be tempted to try a new fad diet that promises to get you back on your feet quickly (without any evidence to back it up), but keep in mind that it’s not a solution. There are healthier ways to get back on track in the New Year!
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- Eat vegetables and fruits | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | September 2023
- Eat whole grain foods | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | May 2022
- Eat protein foods | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | May 2022
- Holiday Nutrition Tips: Optimize Your Nutrition After the Holidays | University of Guelph | January 2023
- Why sleep? | SLEEP ON IT! – Canadian Public Health Campaign on Sleep
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- Sleeping Better | MyHealth Alberta
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- Alcohol and Stress | Drinkaware | September 2022
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- Alcohol and relationships | Drinkaware | November 2021
- How to Start Being Active: Physical Activity and Exercise | MyHealth Alberta | October 2018
- Tips to Help You Exercise More, Get Active | NIH – National Heart, Lung. and Blood Institute | February 2013
- Tips for Starting Physical Activity | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases | May 2017
- Be mindful of your eating habits | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | October 2020
- Take time to eat | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | March 2023
- Hunger cues | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | October 2020
- Fad diets | British Dietetic Association (BDA)
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And here we are again at the beginning of the year, a time associated with thinking and change. There are healthy ways to “start afresh” and take care of yourself.
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