Grocery prices making healthy food unaffordable for B.C. families, report says

Many B.C. families in lower-income households cannot afford to have healthy, nutritious diets due to food costs.

A BC Centre for Disease Control report, Food Costing in BC 2022, found that the average cost for a nutritious diet for a family of four in May and June 2022 was $1,263 per month.

“Food insecurity is a significant public health issue,” said Dr. Geoff McKee, BC Centre for Disease Control’s medical director of population and public health.

“The price of food does not affect everyone equally and the root cause of household food insecurity are low incomes.”


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What Is Sweet Potato Flour—And Is It Healthy?

You’ve probably noticed a big difference in the variety of offerings within the health section or baking aisle of your supermarket in the last decade. And more recently, you’ll spot the difference everywhere from the freezers to the grab-and-go snack section. According to market insight company Grand View Research, the $5.9 billion gluten-free market is expected to double in value by 2030.


One of the newest additions to the category is sweet potato flour. Ahead, learn more about this recently launched baking staple, including sweet potato flour nutrition, how to use it and who might want to consider adding it

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Healthy Meal Planning: Tips for Older Adults

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Eating healthfully and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about different patterns of healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan.

Older adults’ unique nutrition needs

Simple adjustments can go a long way toward building a healthier eating pattern. Follow these tips to get the most out of foods and beverages while meeting your nutrient needs and reducing the risk of disease:

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Read and share this infographic and spread the word about ways that can help foster healthy aging.
  • Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group to
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Taurine may be the key to a longer and healthier life

Taurine may be the key to a longer and healthier life

Taurine supplementation increases healthy life span. In the picture bull depicts taurine (The word taurine originates from Taurus bull; Urine, because it was first identified in the urine of a bull) which is reversing the clock of aging increasing health span and life span. Credits: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world.

The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Best Tips For Recovery & Checklist For Healthy Diet

Arnold Schwarzenegger shared some insight in his latest edition of his newsletter.

Arnold Schwarzenegger built a career that has him as the best of all-time. Since retiring from on-stage competition, Schwarzenegger has remained active in the fitness world and has taken on other ventures.

Arnold Schwarzenegger won seven Olympia titles on stage before diving into politics and acting. He has been featured on the big screen many times and has even tried his hand at journalism, most recently a newsletter called The Pump Daily.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Diet Checklist

Arnold Schwarzenegger shared another edition of his newsletter and went over

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7 Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Boost Your Immune System

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With over 340 thousand cases of Coronavirus and almost 15 thousand deaths (as of this writing), boosting our immune system has never felt more urgent. But before we dive in on how to build a strong immunity, we should first know how our soldiers aka White Blood Cells work to fight off those tiny invaders.

Our Immune System, which is made up of specialized organs, cells, and tissues, is responsible for protecting our bodies from disease-causing microorganisms. When the invaders are detected, a message is sent out throughout the whole body to give a warning that it is being

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How to Maintain a Healthy Weight During Quarantine

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With 24 hours and 7 days a week all to ourselves – no work, school, and extracurricular activities, we are all prone to unhealthy eating and being couch potatoes, which can lead to weight gain.

Some are even calling this, “Quarantine 15,” just like the commonly used expression in the United States, “Freshman 15,” that refers to the weight gained (usually around 10-15 pounds) during a student’s first year at college.

Well, that’s okay if we all have the same metabolism as 18 year olds. However, we are not. So before we gain that 15 pounds, we should all

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Health and Wellness-Themed Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

As the battle against coronavirus continues, health and wellness have become a top priority. And as Mother’s Day is fast approaching, what better gift to give to mothers in your life than something that will help them stay on top of their health.

Health-conscious or not, I’m sure your mom, wife, grandmother, sister or friend will put these health-inspired gift ideas for good use. The list isn’t just about good food and fitness, it also includes gifts that will take care of their mental and emotional health too.

Self-Care and Healthy Living Book

First on my list is the book

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