TOP 5 : Recipes for Active Families

September 13, 2017 No Comments

In sports nutrition, timing is ultra-important. That’s why we’ve split the recipes in our Sports Menus into four sections: Recipes for 3 to 4 hours before the activity – Full meals Recipes for 1 to 2 hours before the activity – High-Carb Snacks (HCS) Recipes for during the activity – Emergency Carb Snack (ECS) Recipes […]

Diet, Nutrition and Diverticular Disease

August 7, 2017 4 Comments

If you suffer from diverticular disease, I’d like to offer some diet recommendations, both for the active stages of the condition (diverticulitis) and the remission (diverticulosis), as well as set straight a few myths that surround this illness. Diverticular disease is a common illness. Small pockets (diverticula) form on the lining of the large intestine, […]

85 Years Old: It’s Never Too Late to Run a Half Marathon

August 6, 2017 No Comments

If you’re lacking motivation to add a little activity to your day, then we’ve got an inspiring story for you. At 85 years old, Deidre Larkin holds the world record for half-marathon (21 km) in the over 80’s category (2h05). Last year she completed 65 races including several half-marathons. Do you think she’s beginning to […]

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Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference: Three news

July 10, 2017 No Comments

Nutrition is a constantly and rapidly evolving science. So much so that it can be difficult to stay abreast of the latest revelations relating to nutrition. That’s why I recently took part in the Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference St. John’s. I found the 3 days enriching, and I was able to meet dietitians specialized […]

SOSCuisine Supports Walk for Alzheimer’s

May 23, 2017 No Comments

For the past ten years, Walk for Alzheimer’s, which this year takes place on 28 May, has been the most important fundraiser in Canada for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Over 150 communities take part, from one ocean to the other. The funds raised are used to improve the quality of life of people living […]

Common Food Allergies: Peanuts, Wheat, and Milk

May 16, 2017 No Comments

Food and health organisations have made life easier for people who live with food allergies. Here in Canada, the most common food allergies must be labelled on products in a way that’s fast and easy for consumers to understand. However, in a world where every bit of a product is used, labels aren’t always enough. In […]

6 Facts and Fictions About Gluten and Celiac Disease

April 27, 2017 No Comments

The trend for gluten-free diets cannot be ignored. In fact, based on the wide availability of gluten-free foods, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re in the middle of a gluten intolerance epidemic. But with all the conflicting information on gluten and the disorders it causes, how do you know what’s real?

5 Ways to Help Picky Eaters Become Adventurous

April 24, 2017 1 Comment

Do you have a picky eater?  Are mealtimes a struggle?  Do you feel like a short-order cook at the mercy of making WHATEVER your little one will eat?  Are you tired of eating “kid-foods” and wish your child was not so darn picky!?  If you said yes to any of these questions, you are not […]

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