TOP 10 recipes in 2014
Once again, the time has come to unveil the list of which SOSCuisine recipes have been the most popular in 2014. Surprisingly, it’s not the desserts which made it to the top this year, but rather some clever recipes to get the most out of two beloved homegrown products: Corn and Potatoes!
TOP 10 Vegan Recipes
We have prepared the short list of our best vegan recipes. These were both best rated and most often saved in the cookbooks of our 400,000 members. They will be sure to please foodies, vegans, vegetarians, and even carnivores, because they are very tasty and easy to make.
Tofu for a yummy dessert
Soy is a food that has a high nutritional value. In fact, 1 cup of cooked soybeans contains the same amount of proteins as 100 grams of meat, poultry or cooked fish. And the proteins in soy, unlike other legumes, are considered to be ‘whole’. Moreover, like all legumes, soy has no cholesterol and it […]
Valentine’s Day: “To dessert or not to dessert”?
If you are eating out on Valentine’s Day, decide ahead of time whether or not you will order dessert. If it’s a no, then don’t even bother looking at the menu or the tray.
Top 10 Super Bowl Recipes
The next Super Bowl is only few days away. We love to watch our favorite game together with our friends, glued to the TV, tucking into some good finger licking food and guzzling beer! So, in keeping with tradition, we are recommending some dishes, that can be easily prepared in advance and be eaten easily […]
Top 10 Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
We have prepared the list of our best diabetes-friendly recipes. See which ones were both best rated and most often saved in the cookbooks of our 450,000 members. If you are surprised to find among these “super-healthy” recipes, two delectable desserts and one yummy pasta dish, please note that they fit perfectly well in a […]
“Dessert? I’ll Pass.”- Could eating less make you live longer?
This week, I attended “Controversations”: a Nutrition and Health symposium sponsored by The Dairy Farmers of Canada. Over 300 dieticians and I got a chance to listen to the latest research on many hot button nutritional topics. What got my attention was Dr. John R. Speakman*’s talk on calorie restriction and longevity. Could eating less […]
Pear, the perfect entrée for dessert and more
Pears are almost as widely used as apples, because they blend in so wonderfully with salted as well as sweet dishes. This fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, dried and in candied form. It is used for making compotes, jams, jellies, sauces, juices, vinegar and even brandy. The pear lends consistency and a slightly sweet […]
Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Guide to the Main Types of Tofu
Tofu is a food widely used in Asian, vegetarian, and vegan cuisines. Available in several varieties, tofu is an excellent substitute for meat consumption, a healthy, economical and ecological choice, but it is still necessary to know how to choose, use, and preserve it.
Dietitian Alexa Schmidt joins SOSCuisine
There’s a new face in our Nutrition team: Alexa Schmidt, a nutritionist-dietitian, who joined SOSCuisine this fall. She accompanies our VIP members who need personalized support. Being passionate about the health and cooking fields, Alexa has also chosen the dietitian profession for the positive impact it can have in people’s lives.
Why Consult with a Dietitian? Julie’s Case
There are several reasons why someone could ask for a consultation with a dietitian. We very often think about weight loss but there are many other good reasons for a consultation, and this is what we’d like to discuss today by sharing some experiences of our dietitians.