Year: 2016

TOP 10: Recipes for Spring

April 19, 2016 No Comments

Spring is finally here! As the trees get greener and the sun shines warmer, we all start to feel lighter. Many of us are all too aware of the extra couple of pounds we might have put on while in winter mode, and so Spring is when we don’t just shed our heavy jackets, but […]

10 Food Scraps That You Should Never Throw Away

April 18, 2016 No Comments

Food waste is a serious problem all around the world. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), about a third of the food produced worldwide winds up in the trash. In the industrialised world, the majority of the waste comes from consumers who buy too much food and throw it […]

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April 22: World Earth Day

April 15, 2016 No Comments

April 22nd is World Earth Day and hundreds of million people will be celebrating this event, in one way or another, in about 184 countries.

TOP 10: Low-FODMAP Recipes

April 12, 2016 No Comments

The low-FODMAP diet is one of the newest food discoveries to promise relief to long-time sufferers of IBS. However, for many who’ve tried it, it’s much more than a fad; it’s a solution. At first, it can seem very technical and complicated, (FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides Disaccharides Monosaccharides And Polyols) since so many foods […]

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4 Worst Things to Say to Someone Suffering from IBS

April 11, 2016 1 Comment

Being that I don’t suffer from Irritable bowel syndrome myself, I had to do some research for this article… I went through many websites and Facebook support groups (like ours) for people who suffer from gastrointestinal problems. I also dug into the many emails we constantly receive from persons who follow our low-FODMAP* menus. What […]

Is the Price Right? Grocery Price Checker Now Available for Free

April 6, 2016 No Comments

Have you ever asked yourself at the supermarket: ‘Is this price right?’ Of course, you can’t memorize the prices for all the products you buy frequently. What’s more, there are different formats, price by the pound, by kilo and per unit, colorful labels in the aisles… How can you succeed in buying intelligently without falling […]

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Top 10 Recipes Under One Dollar per Serving

April 5, 2016 No Comments

It seems like every year our grocery bill goes up, making it harder and harder to find nutritious, balanced meals that suit the whole family. Most of us know how to shop for cheap food – rice, beans, potatoes, eggs, etc. – but how many of us know how to transform those ingredients into great, […]

Eating Well for Less

April 5, 2016 No Comments

Is it possible to eat healthily and save money? The answer is YES, but you have to monitor prices closely and avoid buying any processed foods—which implies cooking from scratch—and avoid buying fruits and vegetables that are out of season or pre-prepared.

Community Supported Agriculture and Family Farmers

April 4, 2016 5 Comments

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), also known as “green baskets” is a socio-economic model that links individuals to local farms. Broadly speaking, the individual becomes a partner of a farm in his region, by buying in advance, a share of the farmer’s and/or breeder’s produce.

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TOP 10: Brunch Recipes

March 28, 2016 No Comments

Brunch is a pretty easy go-to party when planning a celebration. It can be as formal or as casual as you like, with a broad spread of morning and afternoon food. Often served buffet style, the ideal brunch menu has savoury dishes, sweet treats, and lots of snacks on the side. We’ve chosen ten easy, […]

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Top 5: Tips for Healthy Bowel Movements

March 28, 2016 No Comments

Although the subject isn’t very glamorous, we’ve all wondered our bowel movements at one time or another. Having “healthy” bowel movements is something very personal, certain people empty their bowels every day, even several times a day, whereas others feel fine doing so just a few times a week. The quality of bowel movements isn’t […]

Is there a magic diet to help me grow taller?

March 23, 2016 1 Comment

QUICK ANSWER >>> From youth hockey all the way to the professional level, extra height is advantageous. But getting taller is not 100% in your control.Genetics account for about 80% of your height by dictating when hormones for growth are released. The rest of your height can be achieved by creating a good environment that […]

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