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TOP 10: Easy Breakfast Recipes to Start the Day Right

September 19, 2016 No Comments

Shorter days and back to school often make it difficult to get excited for the most important meal of the day, but breakfast shouldn’t be ignored. We have some great, easy breakfast recipes that are not only easy and simple to integrate into your morning routine, but full of protein to keep you going right up […]

TOP 10: Healthy Meal Prep Sunday Freezer Recipes

September 16, 2016 No Comments

Have you heard of Meal Prep Sunday? Tons of people now join in this weekly ritual where they prepare large quantities of food for the following week. The recipes are usually easy, healthy, and most importantly, taste just as good, or better, after they’ve been frozen, thawed, and reheated! It’s an amazing phenomenon and one […]

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TOP 10: Simple and Easy Recipes for Beginner Cooks

September 12, 2016 1 Comment

If you’re new to the kitchen, it’s always best to get a few handy recipes under your belt before you really start to experiment. These recipes are simple, easy, delicious, and lay down fundamentals that you can apply to everything you make. We have a little bit of everything for you to start cooking, whether […]

TOP 10: Easy, Simple, and Fun Big Family Recipes

August 31, 2016 No Comments

A big family usually means chaos. There are so many schedules to balance and fires to be put out. We think that the at the very least, you should be able to sit at home for a nice, quick and delicious dinner. So we’ve put together our top ten recommended big family recipes. After all, […]

Turin, the First Vegetarian City?

August 24, 2016 No Comments

When I saw the headlines in the Italian newspapers, I couldn’t believe my eyes: the new mayor of Turin (in the north-west of Italy) has put in place a five-year plan to inform its residents of the benefits of a meat-free diet, in order to save our environment, promote our wellbeing and animal welfare.

Iron Deficiency Anemia

August 10, 2016 No Comments

Anemia is a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. It is commonly associated with low iron levels in the blood, but other nutrients can be linked with this condition: folic acid and vitamin B12. Here is a description of iron deficiency anemia.

Top 10: Buddha Bowls

August 10, 2016 3 Comments

Have you ever heard of a Buddha Bowl? It might sound like a Far East treasure, but it’s actually much less exotic than you think. Buddha Bowls are essentially balanced meals planned around a hearty grain and veggies. In fact, you can think of them as a decomposed grain-based salad! While you can find them […]

SOS Tips for Choosing Fruits and Vegetables

August 1, 2016 No Comments

Everybody has their own criteria for choosing fruits and vegetables from the produce section.  It’s not uncommon to see people pressing, touching, squeezing, smelling produce to try and suss out how ripe it might be. But what is the best method for choosing fruits and vegetables?

TOP 10: Must-try crostini, toasts and tartines!

July 24, 2016 No Comments

What’s a crostini? You’ve definitely tried one, whether you realised it or not. It’s simply an open faced sandwich on toasted bread. Baguettes and country-style breads are great choices for bases, since they toast nicely and hold up to weight, while being able to soak up flavours. Crostini are the perfect summer treat because they’re light, but rich […]

Butter or Margarine, Which Will You Choose?

July 18, 2016 1 Comment

Butter and margarine are both lipids. Therefore, it’s important to consume them in moderation. Only 30% of your daily calories should come from fats. The total amount of fat recommended is 65g/day for women and 90g/day for men. Keep in mind that a teaspoon of fat equals around 4g.

Main-Course Salads, Easy as 1, 2, 3!

July 11, 2016 No Comments

Great year round, main-course salads are especially popular in warm weather. Here are some tips and ideas for a well-balanced meal-sized salad.

B9 Deficiency Anemia (Folate or Folic Acid)

July 8, 2016 No Comments

The body does not have the capacity to store large reserves of vitamin B9. It is therefore necessary to regularly consume foods that are rich in this vitamin in order to maintain normal levels.

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