Tag: Vegetables

Nightshades Dangerous for Your Health?

Are Nightshades Dangerous for Your Health?

August 8, 2021 No Comments

In nutrition, it is not uncommon to hear everything and its opposite. So how do you find your way around when one day you hear that you have to eliminate a certain food from your diet, and then the next day it’s the one that you absolutely have to have on your plate? You may have […]

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Garlic Scapes, a Fragrant Stem

June 8, 2021 No Comments

Have you ever tried garlic scapes, those spiral stems that appear in public markets and specialty stores around mid-June? If the answer is no, I invite you to try out this tasty delight.

TOP 10: Simple and Easy Carrot Recipes

March 17, 2021 No Comments

Carrot is an economical vegetable in addition to being very versatile: it can be enjoyed from starter to dessert and both raw and cooked. It is an excellent source of vitamin A which plays an important role in particular for vision. Carrots are usually sold in large quantities and can be found year round. They […]

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2021: International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

January 25, 2021 No Comments

The United Nations is marking 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, spotlighting their vital role in human nutrition and food security, as well as urging efforts to improve sustainable production and reduce waste.

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How to Create a Garden on Your Balcony

May 25, 2020 No Comments

Creating a garden on your balcony is an easy, practical, rewarding and accessible project. It’s so nice to have access to fresh herbs as well as your own fruits and vegetables for cooking. Even if you don’t have access to land, it’s possible to design a lush and diverse garden. Follow these tips to start […]

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Jicama, a Root Vegetable Well Worth Discovering

April 24, 2020 No Comments

Have you ever heard of jicama? It is a root vegetable native to Central America, and especially from Mexico, whose name is derived from the Aztec word xicamatl meaning “that which has taste”. It looks like a turnip or a round potato but a little bit flattened, like a top. Its flesh is juicy, crunchy […]

TOP 10: Winter Vegetables Recipes

January 27, 2020 No Comments

It is not easy to eat local in winter in colder climates, since few seasonal vegetables are available. However, every meal doesn’t have to revolve around potatoes and onions, since there are some vitamin-rich cold-weather produce that are absolutely delicious. Get inspired by our TOP 10 winter vegetable recipes, and enjoy fresh veggies with plenty […]

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Can Beet Juice Help Improve Sports Performance?

July 30, 2019 No Comments

This article was originally written on July 30, 2019 and fully updated on April 2, 2022. Beet juice is a popular supplement among endurance athletes, but is it really effective? Let’s dive into that question!

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Top 10 Low-Carb Veggies

March 1, 2019 No Comments

LCHF (Low-carb High-fat) and ketogenic diets are very trendy. They consist of eating few carbohydrates and lots of fat, helping weight loss and/or blood glucose control. We have designed 2 specific meal plans to help you follow them easily. If you are watching carbs, here’s our list of the 10 best vegetables to eat on […]

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TOP 5: Best Foods to Stock Up for Winter

August 24, 2018 2 Comments

At the end of the summer, it’s time to bring home large quantities of fresh produce at great prices. In winter, these same foods are scarce and more expensive, but with a little organization, it is possible to savour them all year long. Here we help you discover the 5 best foods to stock up.

Our 10 most popular articles of 2017

December 26, 2017 No Comments

Organic food, veganism, migraine, sleep disorders, sport: here are some topics that caught your eye in 2017. Since it’s now time to take stock of the year, we have listed here the 10 most popular articles of 2017.

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Blood Thinners and Greens: A Mix to Avoid?

September 12, 2016 58 Comments

You might have heard that if you take an anticoagulant (blood thinner), like Coumadin (warfarin), you should stop eating, or at least eat fewer, green vegetables, because they contain too much Vitamin K. But is this really the case?

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