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Chili Peppers for colorectal cancer prevention
Good news for spicy food lovers: the active ingredient found in chili peppers – capsaicin – could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a recent study published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The research team from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine fed capsaicin to mice that were genetically susceptible […]
Where exactly does ‘Chili con Carne’ come from?
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on June 24, 2006. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not a Mexican dish, but rather the national dish of Texas, also known by the people over there as ‘the red bowl’.
Red-hot chili peppers!
Chili peppers were one of earliest cultivated crops in Central and South America, around 7,000 years ago. Imported into Europe by Christopher Columbus and then spread rapidly across the globe by Spanish and Portuguese colonizers, they were immediately adopted as an inexpensive substitute to pepper.
What’s the difference between bell peppers and chili peppers?
Answer: Bell or sweet peppers and chili peppers are actually from the same family of plants (same as the tomato, in fact!). They were first discovered by the Western world when Columbus travelled to America. At that time, peppercorns were a very prized condiment, so he called these vegetables “peppers”.
TOP 10: High-Fiber Recipes, Easy and Yummy
Dietary fiber plays a very important role for your health. It promotes digestion, helps control blood sugar levels and contributes to a feeling of fullness. A high-fiber diet can also help prevent several chronic diseases. Here is our list of high-fiber recipes to help you reach your daily fiber goal.
Chantal’s Testimonial: Towards a Healthier Lifestyle
At 67, Chantal Francoeur has found a new balance by combining her activities, her family commitments, and an active life in the great outdoors alongside her partner. For her, retirement has never meant slowing down, but rather reinventing her lifestyle to make it healthier and more balanced. SOSCuisine meal plans and consultations with a dietitian […]
TOP 10: Grilled Fish Recipes for Your Next Barbecue
There are plenty of reasons to get excited for warmer weather, but we’d say that grilling is pretty high up there. If you usually only grill meat, what about trying some fish and seafood for a change? So get ready to go and let yourself be inspired by these simple, delicious and healthy grilled fish […]
Philippe’s War against Prediabetes
It’s no secret that women are more likely than men to consult their physician. The same goes for consulting a dietitian. And yet men who consult have excellent results.
Four Tips to Reduce Your Grocery Bill
To reduce your grocery bill there are 4 fairly simple and helpful tactics that you can follow which can be summed up in one simple sentence: 1. Plan, 2. Take advantage of discounts, 3. Cook, 4. Reduce food waste. Let’s explore in more detail how best to do this:
TOP 10 : Unconventional Grapes Recipes
We most often eat grapes in our snacks and we less often think of incorporating them into our more elaborate recipes. While a must-have on a cheese board, they can add a nice sweet touch to many dishes, from salads to stews. To help you savor fresh grapes as well as raisins, here are ten […]
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 […]
