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Category: Our Tips
Tips for a healthy vacation
Vacations are an opportunity to recharge your batteries, relax and forget about your work and daily routine for a while. But they are not an excuse for setting aside your healthy lifestyle habits, quite the contrary!
Benefits of canola oil
All vegetable oils are made up of 3 types of fatty acids in varying proportions: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Canola oil, like olive oil, is rich in monounsaturated fats. But unlike olive oil, it is also rich in polyunsaturated fats including omega-3 that are good for your cardiovascular health.
Making the most of the sun
Make the most of the sun this summer, by protecting yourself against its harmful effects. For the population in general, and this includes children, dermatologists recommend a sunscreen with an SPF (Sun protection factor) of 15 or 30 for fairer skin. Select a sunscreen with the label ‘protects against UVA and UVB’ or ‘broad spectrum […]
Controlling cholesterol through food
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in your blood that is vital to the functioning of your body to make cell membranes, vitamin D and hormones. There are two main types of cholesterol: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also called the ‘good’ cholesterol, because it helps carry LDL-cholesterol away from the artery walls and the Low-density lipoprotein […]
A Healthy Barbecue
Do you enjoy grilling but are afraid of the risks associated to the fats that flow from the meat and catch fire, leading to the creation of certain carcinogenic compounds? Here are some tips to help you almost totally eliminate this:
Take a nap – It’s worth it
Researchers have found recently that a 15 to 20 minute nap after lunch has the following benefits on your health and well-being:
Laugh out loud to live long and strong
Laughter is a key element of a healthy life. No matter what you are facing, you can learn to laugh and benefit both physically and mentally. Here’s what the experts know about the health benefits of laughter:
Five Soda Alternatives
Do you always grab a soda when you are thirsty? Next time you may want to consider one of these healthier alternatives:
The best ways to thaw food
The key to defrosting foods is to keep them at a safe temperature during thawing. Indeed, as soon as food begins to defrost and becomes warmer than 4°C, bacteria – that may have been present before freezing – can begin to multiply. That’s why it’s not a good idea to keep the food on the […]
6 easy tips to make your own healthier recipes
Choosing healthy foods is obviously the basis of healthy eating, but cooking them right is even more important. If you are following SOS Cuisine’s meal plans, you do not need to worry about that, because we already take it into account and minimize added fat, salt, etc. But if you cook your own recipes, here’s […]
Benefits of soy
Soy is a food that has a high nutritional value. In fact, 1 cup of cooked soybeans contains the same amount of proteins as 100 grams of meat, poultry or cooked fish. And the proteins in soy, unlike other legumes, are considered to be ‘complete’. Moreover, like all legumes, soy has no cholesterol and it […]
Five Easy Home Workout Ideas
The term “workout” may conjure images of trainers, cardio machines, and gym memberships. But you can also get an effective workout at home.
