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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
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 run 5 km… And so on!” Applaud the person you are. Going running is a very personal journey. For example, if you want to walk […]
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 […]
Summer Food Safety
Summer is here, and more people are cooking outside to take advantage of the sunshine and the warm temperatures. But the hot, humid weather, coupled with more difficult access to refrigeration or washing facilities, creates the perfect conditions for the rapid growth of bacteria on food.
How to Maintain a Vegetarian Diet
Here’s a second capsule dedicated to all those who have opted for vegetarianism. In Canada, one in 20 have. Although proteins and nutrients can be readily obtained from sources other than meat, vegetarians should be careful, because if they are not properly informed or monitored, they may have deficiencies with long-term implications on their health.
4 good reasons to use interval training
You have probably heard about it, but when it comes to cardio, it is often recommended to try interval training. Please note that this type of training can also be used by beginners. WHAT IS INTERVAL TRAINING? Interval training is made of two distinct phases: the period for intensity, and the rest period.
5 Basics of Clean Eating
Detoxify your diet! Over the past few years, it has become glaringly obvious that our grocery stores are crammed with processed food. However an increasingly popular movement is, in some way, an antidote to this problem: clean eating, i.e., a simple and natural diet. Its principles will result in improving the quality of what you […]
Delectable food maps
Inspired by their passion for travel and food, New Zealand-based artist Henry Hargreaves and New York-based stylist Caitlin Levin created a series of beautiful “food maps“, all made out of food each country is most known for: noodles for China, cheese for France, tomatoes for Italy, kiwi for New Zealand, etc. The typography, done by […]
Getting back on the weight loss bandwagon after a plateau
You’ve worked super hard to improve your eating habits and include physical activity in your daily life and as a reward, the reading on your bathroom scale has decreased. But for no apparent reason, “the scale doesn’t move anymore”, even though you continue your good habits. Hitting a plateau is common and somewhat normal during […]
Chinese stir-fried greens
We are constantly bombarded with this message: You should eat dark green leafy vegetables every day. But these green plants remain a mystery for many of us. Having said that, they are becoming an increasingly common sight in grocery stores, and especially in ethnic markets, where they often have different names based on the cultural […]
DIY Tartare
Not to deprive yourself of the delights of tartare, I invite you to quite simply prepare it yourself, by making sure you follow the below tips:
