Leslie Beck
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Thank you @GardnerPhD! You and @GutBugs2 @LabSonnenburg made my job fun! Great interview about FeFiFo study and #fermentedfoods. Thank you again! twitter.com/GardnerPhD/sta…
Coffee is a morning must for many people. It can enhance mental focus, elevate mood and delay fatigue. And if you drink enough of it, research suggests #coffee may protect your long-term health. There is a tipping point, though. More in @Globe_Health theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
The Best-Ever Protein Explainer with @LeslieBeckRD and yours truly #checkitout
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How Walking🚶Can Build Up the Brain.🧠Older men and women who walked for six months showed improvements in white matter and memory, while those who danced💃or did stretching exercises did not, @GretchenReynoldolnytimes.com/2021/07/14/wel…BjM v@nytimeswelle#exercisei#aginging
Retweeted by Leslie Beck According to the Canadian Community Health Survey, many Canadians need to increase their intake of fibre and key nutrients, including vitamin C, magnesium, iron and potassium. What your diet might be missing, plus best whole food sources in @Globe_Health
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Informative read by Jane Brody @nytimes on how coffee and caffeine may impact heath.
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If you’ve ditched #fruit because you think it’s too high in sugar, here’s another reason from @EdithCowinUni #AusDiab to include 2 servings in your daily diet. Via @Globe_Health. (Natural sugars in whole fruit aren’t the same as free sugars.)
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Findings from DRs EXTRA study add to our current knowledge of the effect of diet and exercise on age-related cognitive decline: healthy diet + aerobic exercise best combo for protecting memory. More in @Globe_Health #brainhealth
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New @DalhousieU research directed by @FoodProfessor finds prolonged pandemic stress has led to emotional eating, unhealthy snacking and unwanted weight gain for many Canadians. Tips to reset your diet in @Globe_Health theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
Tomorrow on @CJAD800 @andrewcarter800: Probiotics, prebiotics and #postbiotics for #guthealth. #TuneIn @ 8:20 am ET. cjad.com
🌏 Happy#EarthDayy! Sustainable food systems is one of DC's priority issues. Looking to get involved?
✅ DC's Sustainable Food Systems Network:bit.ly/2yFpjCtk
✅ More resources on sustainable food system advocacy and how to get involved:bit.ly/39POGykUC
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Chances are you’ve heard about probiotics and prebiotics. You might not be familiar, though, with #postbiotics. Here’s an introduction to these gut-friendly compounds in @globeandmail
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Wanting to add more plant-based meals to your diet? Or gradually make the shift to a 100% #plantbased diet? Register for my complimentary webinar on Tuesday April 20 at 12:30 PM ET! Hope to see you there! twitter.com/medcanlivewell…
#VitaminE protects cells from oxidative damage, enhances immune function and helps relax blood vessels. How to get your 15 mg per day via @Globe_Health. (Hint: sunflower seeds, almonds, cooked spinach…)
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Need another reason to eat #leafygreens? Doing so may help preserve muscle strength and muscle function as you age. More in @Globe_Health.
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Want strong muscles? Eat your leafy greens /via @globeandmail & @LeslieBeckRD theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
Muscles and veg... what's the link? Interesting study!!
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Need help achieving your diet-related health goals? A #dietitian can offer expert advice, personalized meal plans and ongoing support. Here’s how to find one near you: bit.ly/3bEPYAV #NutritionMonth @DietitiansCAN
Higher dietary intakes of #magnesium tied to lower risk of #type2diabetes among participants with #prediabetes (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, black beans, tofu, spinach, bran cereal). More diabetes prevention tips in @globeandmail
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If you have #prediabetes, lifestyle modification is the cornerstone of diabetes prevention. Six dietary & lifestyle strategies in @Globe_Health.
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#Dietitian Tip: Cooking with your loved ones is an excellent way to bond while learning an important skill. Try this recipe: Citrusy Chicken Salad with Feta this weekend! Available at bit.ly/2M8cjfo #NutritionMonth #FindYourHealthy
Happy #DietitiansDay (March 17)! Today we celebrate dietitians as regulated health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills to support healthy living for all Canadians. Learn more: NutritionMonth2021.ca #NutritionMonth #FindYourHealthy
In Ep 56 of Eat Move Think—Part 2 of a two-part episode—Pulitzer Prize-winning author @MichaelMossC and @globeandmail nutrition columnist @LeslieBeckRD discuss snacking, addiction and how the pandemic has affected our eating. Listen now: bit.ly/3uUPWfo @PenguinRandomCA
Retweeted by Leslie Beck This International Women's Day let's celebrate the achievements of women and girls everywhere, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. #ChoosetoChallenge #IWD2021
Eat well during the day but search out snacks after dinner? Reasons you may be snacking, plus tips to help break the pattern in @Globe_Health. theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
Our recent paper showing no differences in muscle adaptations between resistance-training vegans and omnivores consuming adequate (1.6g/kg/d) amounts of protein.
#plantbased
#protein
#muscle
#nutrition
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Are you ready for #NutritionMonth 2021?🎉
This year's theme "Good for you: Dietitians help you find your healthy" will focus on the idea that healthy eating looks different to everyone. There is no one-size-fits-all approach! Learn More:NutritionMonth2021.ca8#FindYourHealthyyt
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Thank you for a fascinating interview @MichaelMossC! twitter.com/medcanlivewell…
Great article @whaaf! I agree with your expert dietitians: "no one food can make or break a healthy diet". Focus on your overall diet. twitter.com/whaaf/status/1…
The @WholeKidsFnd Garden Grant Program is open to K–12 Schools & Non-Profit Organizations in the U.S. & Canada! wholekidsfoundation.org/programs/schoo… twitter.com/WholeKidsFnd/s…
Retweeted by Leslie Beck “Convincing” evidence that high intakes of both red meat and alcohol increase risk of colorectal cancer; higher intakes of fibre, calcium, yogurt tied to lower risk in @JAMANetwork analysis. Via @Globe_Health
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Great news @RosieSchwartz! Thank you for sharing. twitter.com/RosieSchwartz/…
Agree wholeheartedly @peterneal1 Kids need opportunities for developing cooking and food prep skills in schools (and at home). (And I sure regret not taking that typing class back in high school.) twitter.com/peterneal1/sta…
On #BellLetsTalk day, a reminder that demand for eating disorder support & treatment has spiked during the pandemic. We in 🇨🇦 need a better strategy to treat & support those living with ED. Our current system is not enough.
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Findings from the #Molisani study add to mounting evidence that #ultraprocessed food intake should be limited: higher intake tied to greater risk of cardiovascular death. More in @Globe_Health
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Good update in @washingtonpost on what we know – and what we still don’t know – about #vitaminD & #COVID19. Randomized controlled trials underway.
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Good morning! It’s chilly! Great day to talk about four nutrient-packed frozen foods to keep on hand with @andrewcarter800 @CJAD800 twitter.com/CJAD800/status…
Even if you’re a meat-eater, you could still run short on #vitaminB12 if you don’t consume enough of it, if you can’t absorb it properly or if you take certain medications. More in @Globe_Health. theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
Why adopting a #Mediterraneandiet may set you up for better #sleep in @globeandmail.
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Growing evidence suggests the foods you eat – and when you eat them – can play a role in how well you #sleep. More in @globe-Health. #dietarypattern
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Can 4 Seconds of Exercise Make a Difference? nytimes.com/2020/12/30/wel…
How low can your HIIT go? @gibalam
Great work, as always, from @GretchenReynold
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Calorie blunders to be mindful of in 2021 via @medcanlivewell #eatmovethinkpodcast! twitter.com/medcanlivewell…
Thanks for sharing this @DanaMcCauley! Happy Holidays to you and your family! twitter.com/DanaMcCauley/s…
Happy holidays to you and your families. twitter.com/medcanlivewell…
No you don’t have to “work your Christmas dinner off.” You can just enjoy it ☺️. No need to attach moral judgment to meals, they’re not good or bad, they’re food.
Retweeted by Leslie Beck Thanks for the tag. Also honoured to be in this company. 1) Leslie Beck @LeslieBeckRD, Director Food and Nutrition, Medcan @medcanlivewell and @globeandmail columnist 2) Yes, incredible scientific achievement and I am waiting my turn 3) @JoannaStochla @LynnRoblin @JenniferSygo twitter.com/RosieSchwartz/…
My pleasure @ShaunCFrancis @medcanlivewell! I enjoyed co-hosting a few episodes of Eat Move Think podcast. I learned a lot from the experts! twitter.com/ShaunCFrancis/…
Considering #timerestrictedeating? Why you might want to start your day with a protein-rich breakfast. More about #intermittentfasting – potential benefits and drawbacks – via @Globe_Health theglobeandmail.com/life/health-an…
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