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Tag: Health
TOP 10 Ginger Recipes to Boost Your Wellness
It has long been recognized that consuming ginger can provide health benefits. In Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is used to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during pregnancy, as well as to alleviate colds, joint pain, and digestive problems, particularly after heavy meals. All these benefits have been confirmed with varying degrees of evidence […]
Diverticulitis: Risk Factors and Recurrence
After an episode of diverticulitis, one question often comes up: can it happen again? And if so, why do some people experience recurrences while others never do? Diet is often the first thing that comes to mind, but is it really the only factor involved? Could constipation, stress, lifestyle habits, or even certain medications also […]
Marinades Demystified: a Guide to Cooking
Chicken shish taouk skewers, teriyaki pork chops, honey marinated salmon … so many mouthwatering grilled dishes. What do these dishes have in common? They all require a marinade to add flavor and tenderize the meat. But beware, a poorly planned marinade can lead to disastrous results. Here, we’ll give you the basics for perfect marinades […]
Discipline: Miracle Solution for Physical Activity?
“I just need more discipline“. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard this phrase during motivational coaching sessions on physical activity. Some people swear by this famous discipline. At the same time, how can you escape this belief? You hear it everywhere: in the media, in the speeches of successful people, in advertising […]
Heart Rate Variability: A Key Indicator of Health
Heart rate variability (HRV) is becoming increasingly popular, especially thanks to smartwatches that allow it to be tracked daily. But beyond the numbers displayed, what does this measure actually mean? And more importantly, how can it help us better understand our health and stress levels?
Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet: What Does Science Say?
The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet has gained increasing attention as autoimmune diseases become more common. While medical management mainly relies on treatments aimed at modulating or suppressing immune system activity, many people seek complementary approaches, particularly through diet.
Potassium and Chronic Kidney Disease
For many people living with chronic kidney disease, eating fruits, vegetables, legumes, or potatoes can quickly trigger caution, or even avoidance. Indeed, the potassium content of these foods is a source of concern, sometimes to the point of overshadowing their well-documented nutritional benefits. However, in recent years, research has challenged a long-held belief: that dietary […]
Dairy Products and Cardiovascular Health
Dairy products have long been the subject of debate in nutrition, particularly because of their saturated fat content and their potential role in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). While dietary guidelines generally encourage limiting saturated fat intake, more recent scientific evidence suggests that its health effects may depend more on the food source and […]
The Change towards Physical Activity: a Long, Calm River?
On the long and winding road to a regular physical activity routine, we are supposed to go through several stages over time. According to scientific theory, we move through these stages at varying speeds, progressively but with the possibility of “relapsing” back to earlier stages. These stages of change are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, […]
Our Most Popular Articles of 2025
What are the topics on our blog that interested you the most in 2025? Health in general, the environment, healthy lifestyle habits, and the practical aspects of food were certainly the key topics that captured your attention this year! Here is a list of the 10 must-read articles from our blog in 2025, for those […]
Fermented Foods and Health
Fermentation has long been a staple in traditional diets around the world. However, with urbanization, modern preservation techniques, and the rise of ultra-processed foods, the intake of fermented foods has declined in many industrialized countries, including Canada and the United States. Today, an expanding body of research highlights that fermentation not only preserves food but […]
What Broccoli Can Teach You About Physical Activity
For some parents, dinnertime is one of the most dreaded moments of the day. Why? Because it’s often at this time that one of the most complex negotiation sessions begins, rivaling the G7 and other world summits: getting children to eat broccoli.