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Why Buying Local Is Better For Your Health

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I love burgers.  In fact, I had a great burger last week at one of my favorite burger joints in Ottawa – Hintonburger.    Seriously. If you live in Ottawa and haven’t had ‘The Hintonburger’ make it a priority.

Apart from the superior taste and their brand new digs on Wellington St, one of the best things is that Hintonburger buys their beef from a farm located exactly 56.1km from their kitchen.  Not only that but these cows are of the pasture raised, drug-free variety.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Vegetables

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Would you like to live longer and have less chronic health problems as you age?

I know I know… Everyone understands that eating vegetables is important for your health…

The research is very clear: People who eat more vegetables (and more variety of vegetables) live longer and have better health overall. 

But I want to be honest with you… Even as a former vegetarian, I sometimes find it difficult to get enough veggies on my plate. That’s why our challenge this month is to Eat Veggies With Every Meal!

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