FODMAP: Top Foods from Each Family

September 26, 2022 No Comments

FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that may be partly responsible for symptoms in people with IBS. These sugars can be poorly digested and thus accumulate in the small intestine. For more information about the low FODMAP diet, please read this article. There are five FODMAP families: fructans, fructose, lactose, polyols, and GOS. Fructans can be classified […]

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TOP 10 Eggplant Recipes You’ll Want to Eat Every Day

August 3, 2022 No Comments

Eggplant season is finally back! Rich in fiber and antioxidants, this purple-colored “fruit” is the star of summer vegetables. The name “eggplant”, which is commonly used in North America and in Australia, was originally applied to white cultivars, that look very much like hen’s eggs.

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Green Shoots and Sprouts: Benefits and Risks

June 10, 2022 No Comments

Green shoots and sprouts are seeds of vegetables, legumes, cereals, grasses, or nuts and seeds that are germinated and picked a few days/weeks after they have germinated, before they become plants in their own right.

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Endometriosis and Nutrition

May 3, 2022 No Comments

Endometriosis is a complex chronic and inflammatory disease that affects 1 in 10 women. It is characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissues (the lining of the inside of the uterine cavity) outside the uterus. Despite its prevalence, this disease is still not well known, and its diagnosis can take 7-10 years.

TOP 10: Cabbage Recipes to Fill up with Vitamins

February 3, 2022 No Comments

Vitamins are essential nutrients to keep us healthy. While it’s important to get them all year round, it’s more important in the winter season because the body experiences more stress during this period which hence makes it more susceptible to colds, flu, and other health problems. Luckily winter is also cabbage season. Do you think […]

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How to Modify Your Gut Bacteria to Lose Weight

February 3, 2022 No Comments

Did you know that our microbiome, which is the set of bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract, can affect our ability to lose weight?

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How to Organize a Low-FODMAP Pantry and Fridge

January 1, 2022 No Comments

When you start to follow the low-FODMAP diet*,  you may feel a little lost because big changes must be made to your diet. So here are some tips and tricks to help you organize your kitchen.

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Hormones, Satiety and Weight

January 1, 2022 No Comments

Whether from scientists or the general public, it is possible to observe a growing interest in the effects that hormones can have on our weight. In light of this new infatuation, diets have emerged that are aimed at rebalancing hormones.

Our Most Popular Articles of 2021

December 25, 2021 No Comments

What are the topics that interested you the most on our blog in 2021? Digestive health has certainly been at the heart of your concerns, and with good reason! As the year draws to a close, here is our list of the 10 most popular blog posts of 2021.

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TOP 10: LOW-FODMAP Snacks

December 6, 2021 No Comments

Whether it’s filling up an empty stomach or replenishing your energy after a workout, a nutritious snack is a big help to get your day going. If you follow a low-FODMAP* diet to reduce your symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is best to be well organized and include these small snacks on your meal […]

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TOP 15 Low-FODMAP Vegetables

November 5, 2021 No Comments

The low-FODMAP diet provides relief to long-time sufferers of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)*. It consists of a phase of temporary elimination of FODMAP carbohydrates, followed by a phase of reintroduction and a phase of long-term maintenance. Since FODMAPs are found in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy and grain products, the person starting this diet may […]

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