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5 Benefits of Meal Planning
With summer drawing to a close and regular schedules on track again, most of us will get back to very hectic routines. Mealtimes and “cooking up” lunches can become a real headache. Did you know that according to a survey conducted by Dietitians of Canada in 2012, only a third of Canadians plans their meals? […]
22 Hospital Foods From Around The World
Who said you can’t eat well in hospitals? Hospital food doesn’t have the best reputation, in general, but you could be surprised, especially if you travel. With these 22 pictures, put together by the American website BuzzFeed, see for yourself how patients eat around the world.
Healthy snacks for optimum energy
In order to maintain a stable rate of blood sugar (blood glucose level), it’s important to eat at regular intervals and to have healthy snacks between meals, especially if you spend more than 3 or 4 hours without food. But which snack should you choose? To remain energized all day long, you should pair a […]
Greek yogurt is so cool
Greek yogurt is undoubtedly the latest dairy product fad. And yet, it’s not really a new kid on the block, as it is part of the culinary heritage of the Middle East. It is in fact just an ordinary yogurt that has been strained. Which accounts for its thicker consistency and much higher protein content […]
Home Canning: Prepare It Safely
Home canning is a popular and safe way to preserve food for later use. Jams, pickles, soups, sauces, meat and seafood are frequently canned in glass jars. If home canned foods are not properly prepared, they can cause serious illness such as botulism. Botulism is caused by the toxin of bacterium – called Clostridium botulinum […]
Eating raw
Rawism or raw food diets are becoming popular, owing mostly to the advantages of such an eating approach on the health of its followers. In fact, raw foodism provides vitamins, fibre, antioxidants, helps eliminate accumulated waste from the body and improves intestinal flora, and thereby the immune system.
The importance of sleep
Scientific facts about sleep Long-term sleep deprivation could result in body fat gain. Even in the short term, when we sleep less and our calorie intake is restricted, researchers suspect a decrease in fat loss versus muscle loss. Altered sleep causes a decrease in cognitive performance. Sleep is the period during which the greatest secretion […]
Health benefits of eating insects
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), edible insects are an incredible resource to feed populations. This ecologically sound solution has positive impacts on our health. The nutritional content of insects depends on their stage of life (metamorphic stage), habitat and diet. However, it is widely accepted that:
Food to share!
Were you aware that the “food to share” concept is growing in several cities around the world? People are invited to plant fruits and vegetables in the front of their house or in some public spaces, in order to share their harvests. Todmorden in northwestern England was one of the first cities to begin the […]
Marketing inglorious vegetables
Tons of fruit and vegetables are dumped each year because they don’t meet the standards required by retailers (and consumers). At best, these imperfect products are intended for processing or animal feed, and at worst, the dustbin. But, they are just as good as the nice-looking ones. The solution to such wastage is not simple. […]
5 tips for a newbie runner
Are you a beginner runner? Here is advice from a professional coach to help those who are just starting to move, especially newbie runners! 1. Be proud of yourself All too often, I hear runners comparing themselves to others “I run slower. I am bigger. I am more breathless. I have smaller legs. I only […]
History of the barbecue
Most linguists believe that “barbecue” derives from the word “barabicu”, used by the indigenous populations of the Caribbean to describe a wooden trellis for roasting, smoking or storing meat. From there, the technique – as well as the name – would have ended up in the cultures of colonizing countries. The adaptation “barbecue” has been […]
