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Mese: Luglio 2014
What do I need to know about preteens’ changing nutritional needs?
At age 10-12, don’t be surprised if your son starts eating more — a lot more — with the onset of puberty. More servings of each food group in Canada’s Food Guide are recommended beginning at age nine, as shown in this chart:
5 tips for healthy weight loss
Having trouble shedding those extra kilos? Here are the 5 most important points:
How important is it to hydrate yourself ?
Hydration is a matter of utmost importance for sportsmen and is part of every sport in varying degrees, be it at the recreational or competitive level. Indeed, it is a given that no matter how competitive or not a sport may be, hydration will always play an important role in it. The fluid needs of […]
Végétariens et athlètes: Est-ce possible?
On retrouve de plus en plus d’athlètes élites connus qui performent et sont végétariens ou végétaliens. Parmi les premiers, Martina Navratilova, joueuse de tennis élite et l’olympien Carl Lewis, mais dans tous les domaines du sport on retrouve désormais des champions végétariens. Parmi eux, notre Georges Laraque national, ancien joueur de la LNH, qui a […]
Other berries
July and August are the months for savouring strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. But did you know that there are other berries that are less popular but equally delicious and rich in antioxidants? Their production is limited, so you can only buy them directly from the producer or in public markets. But it’s totally worth […]
5 Benefits of Cooking with Kids
Cooking with kids is a great way to connect and spend quality time together as a family while teaching little ones important healthy eating habits. So get cooking with your little chef today!
‘Cook for kids’ menus
Meals that kids enjoy: This is what every parent dreams of. No more arguments, tears, pulling faces or vegetables shoved to the edge of the plate. “Impossible, unless we give in to junk food or monotony” did you say? And yet, we can combine good food with pleasure and comfort, even among young children. It […]
Des menus pour des enfants contents
Des repas au goût des enfants: C’est le rêve de chaque parent. Fini les discussions autour de la table, les pleurs, les grimaces et les légumes tassés sur le bord de l’assiette. “Impossible, à moins de céder à la malbouffe ou à la monotonie” dîtes-vous? Et pourtant, on peut concilier les bons aliments avec le […]
Creative plates
Human creativity has always fascinated me. The stop-motion animated videos that photographer-graphic designer Daniela di Rienzo has created around typical Italian dishes are a real feast for the eyes.
History of the barbecue
Most linguists believe that “barbecue” derives from the word “barabicu”, used by the indigenous populations of the Caribbean to describe a wooden trellis for roasting, smoking or storing meat. From there, the technique – as well as the name – would have ended up in the cultures of colonizing countries. The adaptation “barbecue” has been […]
A terrace, health food store and farmer’s market: “C’est la vie”
I would like to share a wonderful discovery: the new health food store C’est la vie at 5329, avenue du Parc, Montreal. As I walked along avenue du Parc on Saturday morning, my eyes were drawn to Cadet Roussel farm’s organic fruit and vegetable market on the terrace in front of this store. The ambiance […]
VIP PERSONAL DIETITIAN: A safe bet!
Changing your eating habits requires constant efforts and it often gives rise to doubts and questions. That’s why in March 2013, we launched our VIP Personal Dietitian service, which provides our members with personalized support from a dietitian-nutritionist for a 3-month period, all offered via telephone and/or Internet. After a thorough preliminary assessment of the client’s […]
