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Product Reviews for Athletes
January 22, 2016 Pearle Nerenberg No Comments
Our partner Pearle Nerenberg, who is a registered dietitian specialized in the area of sports nutrition, is starting a new column on this blog today. Every month, she independently tests products and reports back on their utility for athletes.
Diabetes and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
November 4, 2015 Jef L'Ecuyer No Comments
Diabetes and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two diseases that are extremely prevalent in the western world. If you or a loved one suffer from these two diseases, the below tips will help you follow the low FODMAP diet while also keeping your diabetes in check.
Great testimonial from Line, whose spouse has type 1 diabetes
January 21, 2015 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
I’ve been following your SOSCuisine menus for the past 4 to 5 years now. I even talk about it to everyone as the service that brought healthy cooking and eating back into our lives. Here are the reasons that motivate me to use the services of SOSCuisine.
“Ogilvy en fête”: a festive evening benefiting the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation
November 24, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Ogilvy en fête is a festive evening of shopping and gourmet delights that has been organized for the past five years to raise funds to benefit the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation*. Around 2,500 people attend this event every year! This time around, SOSCuisine was one of the main sponsors, demonstrating our commitment to the health of […]
Are artificial sweeteners linked to diabetes?
November 11, 2014 Bernard Lavallée No Comments
A new study on artificial sweeteners has been published in the scientific journal, Nature. Since its publication, my News Feed has been full of articles encouraging people to give up artificial sweeteners because of this study. As I’ve always disliked knee-jerk reactions to alarmist news, here are some details to help you clearly understand the […]
Healthy cafeteria options
September 7, 2014 admin No Comments
Making lunches for your kids helps fuel their bodies and minds at school. But if you know they plan on eating in the cafeteria or getting take-out, it’s a good idea to share these tips to help them choose a healthier lunch.
What do I need to know about preteens’ changing nutritional needs?
July 16, 2014 admin No Comments
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:
Vegetarians and athletes: Is it possible?
July 14, 2014 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
There are an increasing number of famous and elite athletes who perform and are vegetarians or vegan. The former include ace tennis player Martina Navratilova and Olympian Carl Lewis, but vegetarian champions are now found in all areas of sports. Among them is our very own George Laraque, former NHL player, who kindly agreed to […]
How can the burden of diabetes be reduced?
June 3, 2014 admin No Comments
Prevention Simple lifestyle measures have been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. To help prevent type 2 diabetes and its complications, people should: achieve and maintain healthy body weight; be physically active – at least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity activity on most days. More activity is […]
What are common consequences of diabetes?
June 2, 2014 admin No Comments
Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. 50% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke). Combined with reduced blood flow, neuropathy (nerve damage) in the feet increases the chance of foot ulcers, infection and […]
What are the risks of diabetes in children?
June 1, 2014 admin No Comments
The frequency of diabetes is rising around the world, and studies are showing children are at increasing risk of developing the disease. About 350 million people worldwide have the illness, a number likely to more than double in the next 20 years. Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves […]
What is Diabetes ?
May 30, 2014 admin No Comments
Key facts 347 million people worldwide have diabetes*. In 2004, an estimated 3.4 million people died from consequences of high fasting blood sugar. More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries . WHO projects that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death in 2030. Healthy diet, regular physical activity, […]
