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Marathoners, on your mark, get set…eat!

Did you know that your energy requirements increase significantly when you’re training for a marathon? Because your energy distribution changes, it’s important to consume more carbohydrates and aim for intakes of 60-70% carbs, 10-20% protein and 20-30% fat.

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Eating well is vital!

Did you know that it’s important to have finished eating at least three hours before you get to the starting line of an event like a marathon? For breakfast, a digestible glucidic meal of toasts or crepes, fruit yogurt and a soft-boiled egg is ideal.

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Comment optimiser vos performances ?

Did you know that carb-loading is crucial before intense physical activity? Two days before a marathon, triathlon or cycling event, for example, load up on carbohydrates to store them in your muscles, since they’re the perfect energy substrate.

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Essential electrolytes

Did you know that maintaining blood glucose levels and staying properly hydrated are the keys to good athletic performances? Your fluid intake must compensate for the losses, so be sure to keep a good water balance by replacing your electrolytes.

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Eating organic: A question of choice?

Encouraging the local economy, enjoying fresh foods, taking a stand against agri-food monopolies, reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and the need to transport foodstuffs — all excellent reasons to choose organic.

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How to get relief from lactose intolerance symptoms?

Lactose intolerance is more common than people think. Many methods are available to help you digest lactose and enjoy the benefits of dairy products.

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Are you lactose intolerant?

It is important not to confuse milk-protein allergies (in which proteins are responsible for the symptoms) and lactose intolerance.

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Bananas in your yogurt?

It turns out that eating bananas, that all-time favourite fruit, could make you happier… Aside from the joy that their unique taste brings, they also help improve your mood, apparently.

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Skim milk, a better choice

Did you know that by choosing skim milk instead of 2%, you’ll be consuming 41 calories less per cup (250 millilitres)?

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Milk consumption is decreasing here

Did you know that Canadians have been steadily consuming less milk? On average, we drank 57.7 litres of milk in 2008, while the average consumption 20 years earlier was 70.0 litres.

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