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Five things better than a fad diet!

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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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  2. Eat vegetables and fruits | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | September 2023
  3. Eat whole grain foods | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | May 2022
  4. Eat protein foods | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | May 2022
  5. Holiday Nutrition Tips: Optimize Your Nutrition After the Holidays | University of Guelph | January 2023
  6. Why sleep? | SLEEP ON IT! – Canadian Public Health Campaign on Sleep
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  11. Alcohol and Stress | Drinkaware | September 2022
  12. Benefits of cutting down on alcohol | Alcohol and Drug Foundation | June 2022
  13. The Effects of Alcohol on Quality of Sleep | Korean Journal of Family Medicine on PubMed Central | 2015
  14. Alcohol and relationships | Drinkaware | November 2021 
  15. How to Start Being Active: Physical Activity and Exercise | MyHealth Alberta | October 2018
  16. Tips to Help You Exercise More, Get Active | NIH – National Heart, Lung. and Blood Institute | February 2013
  17. Tips for Starting Physical Activity | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases | May 2017
  18. Be mindful of your eating habits | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | October 2020
  19. Take time to eat | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | March 2023
  20. Hunger cues | Canada’s Food Guide – Government of Canada | October 2020
  21. Fad diets | British Dietetic Association (BDA)

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