Month: June 2015
Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada (according to OpenTable)
The online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled the 2015 Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada. This list has been generated from more than 275,000 restaurant reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between May 1, 2014, and April 30, 2015, in more than 1,600 restaurants.
Ten Tips for Perfect Grilling
Cooking on the barbecue is simple and easy for anyone to do, but it’s always more interesting if you know a few tricks… So here are ten tips for perfect grilling: To your grills: let the party begin!
Are you at risk for iron deficiency?
According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, iron plays an essential role in human body functioning. Iron is involved in delivering oxygen to cells and regulating growth. Therefore, when there is a shortage of iron, oxygen supply to the cells becomes limited, leading to fatigue, poor work performance, pallor and decreased immune function. These symptoms are also known as anemia. However, too much iron is dangerous and […]
The world record for the longest pizza beaten at Expo Milano 2015
The record for the longest pizza in the world was broken on Saturday with a 1.5 km long Margherita, served at the Universal Expo 2015 in Milan (one of the themes at this Expo is food). The previous record, which the Guinness Book registered, was held by Spain with a “mere” 1.141 km.
Making the Best Low FODMAP Choices at Restaurants
Ever wondered what to choose at the restaurant when you’re on a low FODMAP* diet? I have the answer for you right here. To simplify your life, here’s a winning formula: choose a restaurant that offers options without gluten, onion or garlic.
Pack sizes shrink… but prices don’t
The Journal de Montréal published the results of a small study to illustrate the phenomenon of “downsizing” in grocery stores, i.e., reduction in the selling size of a product while maintaining the same price. SOSCuisine was the one that provided the data for this study, because for several years now, we have been doing a weekly […]
Tackling Lunchtime Challenges
In my last blog, I explored rushed mornings and missed breakfast; today, I will tackle the tricky lunch meal. I will address top 3 lunchtime challenges, why this is a health concern and then I will provide some tips.
5 Ways to Make Your Picnic Greener
Sun, nice weather, heat: picnic season is back! Any occasion is a good excuse to share a meal in the open air with family or good friends. This year, why not aim to keep your favourite picnic areas intact? Here are some tips to make the most of Mother Nature’s beauty respectfully:
How dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome have changed over time
Nutrition is a constantly evolving science. Guidelines change rapidly, and sometimes even contradict each other! This is what has happened with the dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).