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Can these foods add years to your life?
It’s safe to assume there isn’t a magic potion that we can drink to keep us living forever — we do not live in a Disney movie. However, we’re all looking for ways to preserve our health and get the most out of our life. We try to get the proper foods in our diet — but as much as we try — there’s always something “more” we can be doing. Well, pat yourself on the back and be happy for where you’re at. Do it.
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10 Hollywood couples who have stood the test of time
Hollywood can be a crass place, filled with vanity-driven relationships and publicity stunts. It is also seemingly the epicentre for divorce. But it’s not all bad. In honour of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to highlight the relationships that some celebrities have been able to withstand, year after year, decade after decade.
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10 bad habits to ditch in 2017
Let’s break down some habits that may be contributing to our stress, sadness, withdrawal or slowing the advancement to our better self, and look at ways to combat these habits in 2017. In a world where you’re expected to work your daily hours plus make sure you are keeping up to date with your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat and every other social media account, finding a balance and not burning out can be challenging feat.
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12 things you're probably not washing nearly enough
You're busy, I'm busy, we're all busy, but that shouldn't be our go-to excuse when it comes to neglecting a fresh wash of household items and goods. Often we become used to seeing much of the same each day so the thought of washing the washing curtains doesn't always take priority over let's say, underwear (we hope?!).
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10 high-sodium foods and what you can substitute instead
Sodium is an essential mineral that our body needs, but like with anything, in moderation. Sodium helps balance out fluid in the body and makes sure our nerves and muscles are operating in healthy fashion, but if you consume too much, it can pose health risks such as weight gain, swollen joints and high blood pressure. Check out these 10 foods with the highest sodium levels as well as what foods, spices, sauces or natural recipes you can incorporate into your diet instead.
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7 signs you're eating too much sugar
Completely eliminating sugar from the diet can be difficult, but knowing what sugar can do to your body may just encourage you to reduce your daily dose, and that's a good start. It's also key to decipher between refined sugars and added sugars, and even comparing Canadian sugar consumption stats to that of our American neighbours. In recent years the World Health Organization said that ideally we want to try for less than five percent of sugar intake daily.
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Feeling bloated? These foods may be to blame
Sometimes a little bloating isn't so bad, especially if it is following a big, delicious meal. Other times it’s a huge annoyance that leaves you sore and all around in discomfort. For this pain, some take antacids, some slap on a heating pad, and some just weather the pain, loosening the jeans and toughing it out. Even though you may be eating healthy foods, this bloating can still occur, so knowing the properties that may affect this unwanted inflation can be very helpful.
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'Healthy' foods that aren't actually healthy at all
“All natural," "grass-fed," "organic," "low-carb" — you've heard these catchy buzzwords that promise to impact your health in a good way. Thing is: how healthy are they, really? A lot of foods you think have major benefits might be little more than hype. Click through the gallery above to find out which “healthy” foods aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, and let us know what you think by tweeting @YahooStyleCA.
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Need more vitamin D in your diet? These 9 foods can help in a big way
Getting enough vitamin D may be easier to do in the spring and summer, thanks to increased sun exposure. Vitamin D helps your body use calcium and phosphorus from foods, which strengthens your bones and teeth. If you have a vitamin D deficiency your bones can weaken, soften and cause serious problems for both children and adults.