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The Missing Nutrient for Mental Health? What New Research Says About Choline and Anxiety

The Missing Nutrient for Mental Health? What New Research Says About Choline and Anxiety
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people worldwide and are among the most common mental health conditions. While counselling, medication, exercise, stress management, and good sleep habits remain important components of treatment, researchers are increasingly exploring how nutrition may influence mental wellbeing. One nutrient that has recently come under the spotlight is choline. A 2025 review…
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Farmed vs Fresh Salmon: Is There Really a Difference?

Farmed vs Fresh Salmon: Is There Really a Difference?
If fish is part of your weekly diet, you are already taking a positive step towards supporting your health. Fatty fish such as salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role in supporting heart health, brain function, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But when you are standing at the supermarket deciding between…
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An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Myth or Fact?

An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Myth or Fact?
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is one of the most well-known nutrition sayings of all time. But is there actually any truth behind it? While apples are not a magic cure for illness, they are packed with nutrients that can support overall health and wellbeing. In fact, regularly including apples in your…
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Back to School Food Strategies for Neurodivergent Children and Families

Back to School Food Strategies for Neurodivergent Children and Families
Starting school or returning to school after holidays can be a big adjustment for many children, particularly neurodivergent children. Changes in routine, sensory environments, social demands, and different eating schedules can all impact food intake during the school day. For many families, school lunchboxes can become a source of stress and pressure. Parents may worry…
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“Healthy Foods” People Secretly Overeat

“Healthy Foods” People Secretly Overeat
Many foods marketed as “healthy” are often seen as foods you can eat in unlimited amounts without thinking twice. Social media, wellness culture, and food marketing can sometimes create the impression that if a food is nutritious, portion sizes no longer matter. However, even healthy foods can be easy to overeat. It is also important…
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7 High-Protein Foods That Aren’t Chicken

7 High-Protein Foods That Aren’t Chicken
When people think about high-protein foods, chicken is often the first thing that comes to mind. While chicken can absolutely be part of a healthy diet, it is not the only way to meet your protein needs. Relying on the same protein source every day can also become repetitive and make meals feel less enjoyable.…
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Why Your “Healthy” Breakfast Is Making You Hungry by 10am

Why Your “Healthy” Breakfast Is Making You Hungry by 10am
A healthy breakfast is often promoted as the “most important meal of the day,” but what happens when your carefully chosen breakfast leaves you searching the pantry by 10am? If you feel hungry not long after breakfast despite choosing foods marketed as healthy, you are definitely not alone. Many common breakfast options are low in…
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Easy meals when energy, motivation, or executive function is low

Easy meals when energy, motivation, or executive function is low
There are days when cooking feels straightforward. You can think through a meal, put it together, and it all works. And then there are the days when even opening the fridge feels like too many steps. This is really common for neurodivergent people, burnout, anxiety, chronic fatigue, and any situation where executive function is reduced.…
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