We are nearing the end of March, which, for those who donβt know, is National Nutrition Month. Food plays a large role in our everyday lives- a quick breakfast to get you through the morning, grabbing a coffee and snack with a coworker, celebrating your friendβs birthday with drinks and appetizers or spending time with family over a holiday dinner. It is beneficial for us to recognize the importance of food in our society.
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he theme of Nutrition Month is to ππππππ π‘βπ πππ‘πππ‘πππ ππ πΉπππ. What does this mean?
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Food has the potential to ππ’ππ us by providing us with energy and nutrients to keep our bodies running and performing.
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Food has the potential to help us πππ πππ£ππ new recipes, flavours, textures, cultures, and more.
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Food has the potential to ππππ£πππ‘ chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Food has the potential to βπππ current diseases or illnesses.
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And finally, food has the potential to πππππ π’π π‘ππππ‘βππ through connection and time spent with our loved ones.
