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Rediscovering our roots
September 2nd 2010
Celeriac, turnip, Swedish turnip, parsnip, Jerusalem artichoke… so many root vegetables that were once an important part of our daily diet but have now sunk into oblivion. Why were these wonderful vegetables neglected? Firstly, because of urbanization, which has led to the progressive abandonment of vegetable gardens. Tomatoes in all the sauces
August 23rd 2010
Many studies have shown that consumption of fresh or processed tomatoes is linked to a reduction in the risk of certain cancers, especially prostate. This preventive quality can be credited to the lycopene content in tomatoes. This antioxidant, which belongs to the large family of carotenoids is also responsible for the tomato’s red color. Our bodies are known to better absorb lycopene, when the tomato has been cooked in oil. Knowing the difference between shallots and scallions
August 21st 2010
Green onions, scallions, shallots… What do you call these aromatic plants that belong to the same large family of approximately 500 plants, the best known of which are onions, leeks, garlic and chives? Broccoli: an unloved champion
August 9th 2010
If vegetables are good for the health, then broccoli is a veritable champion. In addition to its well-known success in the prevention of cancer, broccoli is also effective in reducing the risk of heart diseases. Green beans: vegetables on the outside, legumes on the inside
August 5th 2010
Wax beans or green beans that can be eaten whole (pod and seed) are consumed as vegetables, but they contain more proteins than most other vegetables, and they are also rich in vitamins and minerals. Making the most of local corn
July 26th 2010
Whether it goes by the name of «Indian corn» (a term used solely in Quebec) or «maize» (a term derived from the Caribbean mahis meaning «source of life»), fresh ears of corn are a real summertime treat. Sweet peppers, the champions of vitamin A and C
July 19th 2010
Native to South America, where people have cultivated it for at least 7,000 years, the sweet pepper belongs to a large family that includes among others, aubergines, potatoes and tomatoes. When Christopher Columbus discovered small red berries during his first voyage, he mistook them for red pepper and thus presumed that he had finally arrived in India! | |||||||||||
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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on September 6, 2008.