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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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Kefir and probiotics

Did you know that kefir is a natural source of probiotics? This fermented milk containing some 37 billion bacteria per 100 millilitres.

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Trans fats

There are two types of trans fats in foods : naturally occurring trans fats and synthetic trans fats.

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Afternoon snack

Did you know that cottage cheese is the ideal snack to satisfy your afternoon craving?

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Per capita Canada’s yogurt consumption

Did you know that Canadians consumed on average 5.4 litres of yogurt in 2008?

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Brocoli, a source of calcium?

Did you know that calcium isn’t only found in dairy products?

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Do you have enough calcium?

Did you know that, in its Canadian Community Heath Survey (CCHS), Health Canada revealed the population groups that were at risk of developing a vitamin and mineral deficiency?

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Lactose

Did you know that lactose is the sugar found in milk?

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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. Bananas are rich in tryptophan, a precursor amino acid that helps the body to produce serotonin, the happiness hormone. They also contain lots of potassium, an important electrolyte. These are just a few of the many good reasons to add some to your breakfast. Try them on toast or in your yogurt. Available year-round, bananas are a healthy option that helps you get your recommended daily serving of fruit.

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