Day: 15 September 2014
There’s still too much trans fat on your plate
September 15, 2014 Bernard Lavallée No Comments
Trans fats garnered loads of publicity in the early 2000s and with good reason. The scientific community unanimously agrees that these fats have a harmful effect on cardiovascular health. What’s more, with the exception of dairy products, these fats are found primarily in ultra-processed and nutrient-poor foods, which certainly doesn’t help their cause. To be […]
Stock up on local garlic
September 15, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
With about 80% of world production, China is by far garlic’s largest producer. We do have local producers, that cannot compete on price, obviously, but their garlic is much tastier, juicier and easier to digest than the imported variety. It is also much healthier, since very little or no pesticide is used in the cultivation. […]