Category: Health and Nutrition
Why Consult with a Dietitian? Julie’s Case
There are several reasons why someone could ask for a consultation with a dietitian. We very often think about weight loss but there are many other good reasons for a consultation, and this is what we’d like to discuss today by sharing some experiences of our dietitians.
Oxana’s Testimonial on our Pregnancy Meal Plans
Did you know that SOSCuisine brings together members from all over the world? Here is the testimony of Oxana, one of our subscribers who lives in Russia. Whether for her last pregnancy, vegetarianism or lactose intolerance, she has been using our meal plans for years!
Trending Diets in Cardiovascular Health: How to Choose?
This article presents a summary of the key points of the conference given on June 3, 2021 as part of the seminar “Cardiology in Everyday Life” (in French) organized by Médecins francophones du Canada in partnership with the Montreal Heart Institute.
Prediabetes Meal Plans : Luce’s Testimonial
Here is the testimony of one of our members, Luce, who had a positive experience with the Prediabetes and Healthy meal plans.
Carminative Foods to Help Get Rid of Intestinal Gas
Abdominal meteorism, an increase in the volume of the abdomen due to the accumulation of intestinal gas, is one of the most common symptoms of troubled digestive function and can affect almost one in every two people. The causes can be numerous, sometimes it can be a symptom of a more or less serious disease, […]
Flour and a Low-FODMAP Diet
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, you may decide to follow a low-FODMAP* diet. Eating a low-FODMAP diet requires replacing some of your daily foods. If you are used to using all-purpose white flour in your recipes, it will need to be set aside as it is high in fructans and GOS (2 families of […]
Can Enzymes Help Relieve Your Digestion Problems?
If your digestive system causes you to suffer: diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas…, you have most likely already tried supplements of all kinds, and with varying results, to help relieve your symptoms. As you have walked through the natural supplements aisles of your local pharmacy or health food store you may have already noticed digestive enzymes […]
TOP 10 Healthy and Yummy Pregnancy Recipes
Pregnancy is a great time in life that comes with its share of changes! The nutritional needs of a pregnant woman must be adapted as she “eats for two” and prepares her body for childbirth. For the mothers-to-be, here are ten healthy and delicious recipes for a beautiful healthy pregnancy.
Hormones, Menstruation and IBS Symptoms
If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you may know that a low-FODMAP* diet can help you to reduce your digestive symptoms. You have also probably been recommended to begin practicing a relaxation activity such as yoga and meditation in order to help you better manage your emotions and stress, both of which can exacerbate your gastrointestinal […]
Spices, Flavours and a Low-FODMAP Diet
Thanks to the Monash University testing performed on the *FODMAP content of many foods, we know which ones to avoid and those we can consume in moderation. It is therefore easy to know what quantity of quinoa, almonds, broccoli or onions you can eat (or not) when following a low-FODMAP diet. What becomes more complicated […]
Chrononutrition: to Eat According to Your Biological Clock
Have you ever heard of Chrononutrition? Developed in 1986 by Jean-Robert Rapin, a professor of pharmacology, and doctor-nutritionist Alain Delabos, chrononutrition is a diet adapted to the biological clock of individuals. Thus, what we eat, and when we eat it, would be just as important.
Nutrition Month 2021
Every year in Canada, March is Nutrition Month. This year, the theme chosen by dietitians is Good for you!