Top 10 Asparagus Recipes to Celebrate Spring
The asparagus season is short, so you have to hurry to enjoy it. To choose them, select larger stalks, as they are more tender than the thin ones, owing to the fact that they have proportionally less ‘woody’ fibers. Asparagus are low in calories and are composed of 90% water. In addition, they are rich […]
Do You Need a Spring Cleanse?
The word “detox” or “cleanse” sounds so powerful, right? Like it will work some serious magic. Advocates of the “cleanse diet” say it will reset your body; improve energy, digestion, metabolism etc. But does it? What is involved in this drinkable concoction and is it worth your hard earned cash? As a society, we are […]
TOP 10: Recipes for Spring
Spring is finally here! As the trees get greener and the sun shines warmer, we all start to feel lighter. Many of us are all too aware of the extra couple of pounds we might have put on while in winter mode, and so Spring is when we don’t just shed our heavy jackets, but […]
Springtime menus
Spring signifies renewal. After the harsh winter and its heavy meals, this is your chance to make good food resolutions by giving more importance to fruits and vegetables. This food category continues to be good news for our health. Many studies have shown that people who consume lots of fruit and vegetables are less prone […]
Let’s Celebrate Spring with Fiddleheads
The fiddlehead, also known as crosier, is the vegetable that announces the advent of spring in the nordic countries, because it is the first to grow in the forests and along the riverside, during the month of May. It is actually a young fern rolled up in a tight spiral, which has to be picked […]
Easter, the feast of spring
Since 325 A.D., Christian churches in the Occident have been celebrating Easter according to the Gregorian calendar, that is, on the first Sunday after the full moon, following the spring equinox.
The taste of spring
Spring arrived yesterday! According to astronomy, this season starts with the spring equinox, (from the Latin aequinoctium or aequus meaning ‘equal’ and nox meaning ‘night’). It signifies the first of two specific moments in the year when day and night are equal in length.
TOP 10: Lettuce Recipes that Go Beyond Salad
In spring, locally produced lettuce begins to appear on market shelves. These lettuces are just as varied, sweeter and less bitter than those that grow in winter and they lend themselves to being combined with all kinds of seasonings. Try these 10 tasty lettuce recipes.
Asian Noodles: A Short Guide
The world of Asian noodles is as vast and varied as that of Italian pasta, and one can get a little lost trying to figure out which noodles to use for certain recipes. Soba, ramen, udon, rice vermicelli, etc: which ones to choose according to your needs? I’m going to give you a short tour […]
TOP 10 Gluten-free Cakes for All Occasions
Do you ever have to prepare gluten-free cakes for celiac or gluten-intolerant guests? No stress, here you will find 10 gluten-free cake recipes that will delight everyone, gluten-intolerant or not.
Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Katharina Paul-Mercier, Dietitian and Nature Enthusiast
There’s a new face in our Nutrition team: Katharina Paul-Mercier, a dietitian, who joined SOSCuisine this spring. She accompanies our VIP members who need personalized support. Passionate about health and the environment, Katharina chose to become a dietitian to combine her interests.