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Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for Gut Health: Leigh Merotto, R.D.
Well, let’s set the record straight today and talk about the importance of a plant-based diet to support gut-health. Eating for gut health doesn’t need to be fancy or complicated, but there are a few key foods and nutrients that a plant-based diet can help you incorporate in order to help your gut health thrive and support your healing journey!
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Meal Replacement Shakes vs Protein Shake
On the market, protein shakes and meal replacement shakes are convenient options when looking to meet nutritional needs. While both of these share some similarities, they also have large differences in their nutritional profiles and how they may be regulated. Let’s explore these differences as well as when each one is used in order to determine whether it is suitable for your meal plan.
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Are Seed Oils Bad For You? Do They Contribute To Inflammation?
Seed oils are a broad category of oils including a variety of omega-6 rich vegetable oils that are made from seeds. These commonly include sunflower, safflower, canola, grapeseed, soybean and corn oils. In this blog, we will explore some of the common seed oils, the top misconceptions arising from the use of seed oils, look at the current scientific evidence and address the demanding question: do seed oils contribute to inflammation and other health complications?
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Every Day is Father’s Day: Canadian Men’s Health
Nutrition is critical to men's general health and well-being. A well-balanced diet rich in nutrient-dense foods is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Adequate nutrition promotes optimal bodily function, increases energy levels, supports the immune system, and lowers the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
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Community Stories: Malnutrition in Hospitals
Sperri gratefully welcomes Tracey Frimpong, RD to the Live Well Blog to share real stories from the front lines of the healthcare community. Tracey works as a clinical dietitian at a hospital in Ontario. She shares the important reality of tackling malnutrition in Canadian hospitals.
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Community Stories: Jules Whish on the Power of Community When Faced With Cancer
Community care is at the centre of everything we do at Sperri. As February comes to a close, we share the story of Jules Whish, who reminds us that another powerful word for love is community—especially when faced with a cancer diagnosis.
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Ingredient Stories: Omega-3
Ediola Ymeri, one of Sperri's in-house dietitians, shares the story about one of Sperri's many functional ingredients—omega-3. Dietary fats or healthy supply our bodies with the most concentrated form of energy, and dietary fat is essential for overall health.
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Ingredient Stories: Complete Sources of Plant Proteins
When it comes to living well, you’ll often hear about the importance of protein; but what is a high-quality and complete source of protein, and how do plant proteins compare to animal proteins?
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Why Plant-Based Nutrition?
Sperri offers complete plant-based nutrition with our meal replacements, but why is plant-based nutrition so important? What are the benefits, and how can you incorporate more plant-based options? Jill Conrad, one of our in-house dieticians, is here to answer your questions!
