Festive menu on a budget 2013
During the Christmas season, we get carried away not only with gifts… but also with our spending! That’s why we have compiled a low budget festive menu for you. For less than $5 per serving, here is a five-course meal that will delight your guests. The price can be even lower if you use our […]
Hypotoxic Festive Menu 2013
In the last few years, the anti-inflammatory diet also known as “hypotoxic” has been gaining increasing popularity. Its success has been fuelled by the many people whose symptoms have been reduced after adopting this new diet. Indeed it seems to be beneficial against different ailments, in particular several autoimmune diseases. The main principles of this […]
Vegetarian festive menu 2013
The number of people with dietary restrictions in our circle of family and friends is increasing by the day. Whether they are allergic or intolerant to a specific food, or they have simply adopted a different eating style, it’s becoming increasingly complicated to plan a festive meal that will please all of our guests. That’s […]
Organic Week, September 21-28, 2013
Coordinated by Canadian Organic Growers, the Canadian Health Food Association and the Canada Organic Trade Association, the 4th annual Organic Week is celebrated through a variety of public events, farm tours and workshops dedicated to informing consumers of the health and ecological benefits of choosing organic products.
McGill’s Big Tomato Harvest 2013
If you like tomatoes and live in Montreal’s West Island, you may want to check out a special McGill Feeding McGill event, next Tuesday August 27, 15:30 to 17:00. McGill will donate about 2,000 pounds of fresh food from the event to Moisson Montreal, Meals on Wheels and the Old Brewery Mission.
2013 World Health Day’s theme: High blood pressure
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Each year, a theme is selected for World Health Day, that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world. The theme for 2013 is high blood pressure, also known […]
Intuitive Eating: Putting an End to Diets
In recent years, the “Anti-diet” movement has gained momentum, with the aim of promoting sustainable alternatives to weight loss diets. One of them is the adoption of a more intuitive eating style.
Endometriosis and Nutrition
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.
Hormones, Satiety and Weight
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.
Bone Health and Vitamin K2, What is the Connection?
Is vitamin K2 beneficial for your bone health? This is what we are going to explore in this article. You have probably already heard of vitamin K. Moreover, you may even know that it is known for its role in blood coagulation. But did you know that there are several types of vitamin K? Indeed, with the […]
Are Nightshades Dangerous for Your Health?
In nutrition, it is not uncommon to hear everything and its opposite. So how do you find your way around when one day you hear that you have to eliminate a certain food from your diet, and then the next day it’s the one that you absolutely have to have on your plate? You may have […]