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On July 1st, we celebrate our great country.

And as you enjoy BBQs, fireworks and time with family and friends, you may want to take a moment to celebrate something else we’re known for: our impact on global healthcare.

Canada has made a disproportionate mark on medicine, from life-saving discoveries to world-changing innovations.

Here are five astonishing breakthroughs that were made here:

🍁 Insulin (1921) - Turned diabetes from a fatal disease into a manageable condition.

🍁 The cardiac pacemaker (1950) - Foundation of modern pacemakers that have saved millions of lives.

🍁 Colbalt-60 radiation therapy (1950s) - Became a global standard and improved survival rates for cancer patients.

🍁 The discovery of stems cells (1961) - Enabled bone marrow transplants and modern regenerative medicine.

🍁 GLP-1 therapies (1980s): Led to widely used drugs for diabetes and weight management.

Proud to be Canadian and do our part in advancing health care innovations on home turf and for the world.

Protein is having a moment – and yes, it’s everywhere right now. If you feel like you can’t scroll or sip a latte without hearing about it… you’re not wrong.

While it may seem like protein has suddenly taken over everything, the shift reflects a positive trend in health priorities away from weight loss and toward preserving muscle and supporting metabolic health.

And while the spotlight seems like a trend, the science isn’t.

Getting enough protein has always been essential to aging well. It helps maintain muscle, supports metabolic function and builds resilience over time.

But here’s a twist: some of your go-to carbohydrate‑rich foods can pull double duty.

In a recent Globe and Mail feature, Medcan’s Clinical Director of Food and Nutrition, Leslie Beck, shares six surprisingly high‑protein, carbohydrate‑rich foods to help you meet your daily targets in a more balanced, approachable way.

👉 Read the full article here: https://medcan.com/insights/six-high-carb-foods-surprisingly-high-in-protein/