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Month: April 2011
Hidden price hikes: Shrinking packages
Downsizing the packages in the food business is nothing new: to hide the fact that the prices for basic commodities such as wheat, corn and rice are going up, industry opted for smaller and lighter packages. So, at the end of the day, you are getting less than you used to for your money. That […]
So…what about soy?
Usually towards the end of a one-on-one dietary counselling session I will often be asked, “so…. what about soy? After hearing the same question various times, I think it is time to set the facts straight. Is soy cause for concern? Should we be avoiding soy? Should we be consuming more soy? Let’s find out!
Benefits of soy
Soy is a food that has a high nutritional value. In fact, 1 cup of cooked soybeans contains the same amount of proteins as 100 grams of meat, poultry or cooked fish. And the proteins in soy, unlike other legumes, are considered to be ‘complete’. Moreover, like all legumes, soy has no cholesterol and it […]
Ketchup: American or… Chinese?
A condiment that goes hand in hand with hotdogs and hamburgers, ketchup certainly gives the impression that it is part of American culinary tradition. However, this incredibly popular condiment is in fact the descendant of a spicy Chinese sauce called ‘kê-chiap’ that the British explorers brought back from the East in the 18th century; it […]
SOSCuisine in the US!
Some of our fans in Vermont suggested their local radio to let fellow Vermonters know about SOSCuisine. That’s how Cinzia was invited this morning at the "Charlie & Ernie & Lisa morning show", on WVMT AM 620, Burlington & Plattsburgh’s #1 News/Talk Station. Cinzia promised to offer the service in Vermont as early as next […]
Eat Well and Live Green Expo in Quebec City
Thanks to the kindness of Renée Frappier, President of the Eat Well and Live Green Expo, we found a booth at the last minute and could therefore present the latest developments at SOSCuisine at the Quebec City venue, last weekend. Interestingly, among the many visitors who visited us at the booth, we had the pleasure […]
