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Year: 2016
Is Healthy-ish the Newest Food Trend ?
So far in 2016, the trend of eating “healthy-ish” has been gaining some serious momentum. The January issue of Bon Appetit spotlighted healthy-ish eating and a PBS documentary with writer Michael Pollan (who also uses this term) has been getting attention. What does “healthy-ish” mean? What are the benefits of eating this way? I spoke […]
TOP 10: Foods That Cause Bloating
Bloating is one of the most common gastrointestinal symptoms, but they affect each person differently. For some, bloating only engenders mild discomfort, whereas for others, abdominal distention can be really painful.
TOP 10: Aliments qui causent des ballonnements
Les ballonnements sont un des symptômes gastrointestinaux les plus communs, mais ils affectent chaque personne différemment. Pour certains, les ballonnements n’entraînent que de légers inconforts, alors que pour d’autres, la distention de l’intestin cause des douleurs. Voici le top 10 des aliments qui peuvent vous causer des ballonnements. À noter que ce ne sont pas […]
What is carbohydrate loading and is it a good idea for me?
QUICK ANSWER >>> The modern approach to “carbohydrate loading” can help your performance during a tournament. To carbohydrate load your muscles, you reduce practice intensity and increase carbohydrate and fluid intake for the three days before a tournament. This allows your muscles to build up their carbohydrate stores, thereby having more energy available when it […]
Our Tips: Consuming Food After the Expiry Date
Lots of people think that foods that have crossed their expiry date should definitely be thrown out. But this is not necessarily the case, because this date is no guarantee of food safety. It is more of a suggestion from the manufacturer indicating the time during which the food is at its freshest. Actually this […]
Acupuncture: A Matter of Balance
As part of the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert (in English “Eating Healthy and Living Green Fair”) which will take place next month, we have decided to meet its exhibitors. This week, we interview the Association des acupuncteurs du Québec (in English ”Quebec’s Association of Acupuncturists”) to explore the practice of acupuncture and its […]
Is Low-FODMAP the New Gluten-Free?
We’ve all come across people who have banned gluten from their diet, and felt all the better for doing so. You’ve perhaps already done so yourself and you are not the only one! According to a recent survey in Australia, nearly 10% of the population follows a gluten-free diet, while only 1% of the population […]
5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Boost Immunity
Can your diet (or lifestyle) improve your immune system? Yes it can, but be skeptical of supplements making these claims because there’s no single food or nutrient that will magically boost immunity. For example, Echinacea, a very popular herb (in the daisy family) taken to combat colds does not have research to support cold prevention […]
The Manger Santé Bio Association: 31 years of education
Since its creation in 1985, the Manger Santé Bio Association (in English “Association of Healthy and Organic Eating”) has aimed to guide us towards a healthier and more ecological diet. Through conferences, publications, tasty recipes and events, the group uses an accessible and original approach to inform us. This is unsurprising once we take a […]
Losing Weight: More Difficult Than Before
Canadian researchers at York (Toronto) and Alberta (Edmonton) universities have shown that it is harder to lose weight today than it was in 1971. They evaluated the information of a database (NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Survey), which covered 36,377 US adults between 1971 and 2008, on the basis of food, and 14,419 adults between […]
TOP 10: Valentine’s Day Treats
That special day just for lovers is coming up faster than we can plan for it, but don’t worry! As always, we have you covered with some of our favourite Valentine’s Day treats from around the web! You might not have the biggest sweet tooth, but these are definitely worth sharing with your sweety!
Low-FODMAP Valentine’s Day Menu
It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re a couple, single, with or without children, with your family or friends, it’s a time to celebrate love. But for those suffering from gastrointestinal problems, it can be a source of stress due to the presence of “trigger” foods, which can turn a beautiful evening into a real nightmare!
