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A farmer combines his family’s wheat crop near Cremona, Alta., in 2022. Canada is the world’s sixth-largest producer and one of the largest exporters of wheat. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada’s agricultural policies are falling short of health and sustainability goals

Just as calls for health-care reform often focus on improving services, Canadians have the right to expect better outcomes from agricultural policies.
Following nutritional recommendations is vital for managing cardiovascular disease, but it’s not always easy, especially for those with limited resources. (Shutterstock)

Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and 3 things that help them eat better

Heart-healthy diets are vital in cardiac rehab, but cost, complex guidelines and cultural barriers can make them hard to follow. Community support and personalized, affordable plans can help.
Nearly 60% of respondents to one medical school survey said they received no nutritional education at all. Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank via Getty Images

Diet‑related diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the US – yet many doctors receive little to no nutrition education in med school

Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.
Two foods may have the same number of calories, but other food factors and your microbes influence which calories your body uses more of. Martin Barraud/OJO Images via Getty Images

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it’s your gut microbes and leftovers that make your calories count

Your gut microbes have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.

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