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Pepper, the King of Spices
January 21, 2010 Cinzia Cuneo 1 Comment
Pepper (piper nigrum), which is the fruit of the pepper plant (a creeper native to India), has been consumed since time immemorial. This spice not only enhanced the flavor of food, it also masked the lack of freshness in meats which had hung for too long, a very common situation before the invention of modern […]
Saffron: A Golden Spice
August 1, 2009 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
The saffron spice comes from the dried stigmas of the “crocus sativus” flower. Extremely fragile, the spice is harvested from these flowers at dawn, before the rays from the sun reach them and alter the quality of the flower. A delicate hand is necessary, in order to remove the red stigmas from the flower.
TOP 10 Dip Recipes for Every Taste
March 4, 2024 Nassim Drissi Smaili 1 Comment
Dips in various forms are eaten all over the world and people have been using sauces for dipping for thousands of years. They are commonly used for finger foods and are perfect for parties, because they can be made ahead and are easily served. Here are 10 ideas for different dip recipes for all occasions.
Dietary Supplements for Type 2 Diabetes
February 5, 2024 Kathryn Adel No Comments
Several dietary supplements are popular with people with type 2 diabetes, but are they really effective? Here’s what recent scientific studies found.
TOP 10 Gluten-free Cakes for All Occasions
December 17, 2023 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
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.
Our Most Popular Articles of 2023
December 17, 2023 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
As we are approaching the end of the year, it’s time to take stock of the topics that interested you the most in 2023. General health, good lifestyle habits, recipes and testimonials from our members have really captured your attention. Here is the list of our 10 most popular articles of 2023.
TOP 10 Colorful Beet Recipes
November 28, 2023 Nassim Drissi Smaili No Comments
Don’t underestimate beets! They might be a humble root veggie, but these beet recipes prove just how delicious, versatile and colorful they can be. Whether you like them roasted, in a salad, as a side dish, or even for dessert, there are a variety of delicious options to enjoy beets.
Diet, Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
November 27, 2023 Kathryn Adel No Comments
In Canada, more than two million people are living with osteoporosis. In the United States, about one in ten people aged 50 and older have osteoporosis. Fractures caused by osteoporosis lead to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, a decrease in quality of life and a loss of autonomy. Although osteoporosis is often thought […]
TOP 10 Easy Root Vegetable Recipes
November 9, 2023 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
Root vegetables are underground plant parts that are eaten as food. Potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, rutabagas, radishes… these are all root vegetables. Most can be stored long time after harvest and are quite economical. They can be enjoyed raw or cooked. They hold up well to slow cooking and are therefore perfect for simmering or […]
Philippe’s War against Prediabetes
November 2, 2023 Cinzia Cuneo No Comments
It’s no secret that women are more likely than men to consult their physician. The same goes for consulting a dietitian. And yet men who consult have excellent results.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Clinical Nutrition
August 31, 2023 Marilyn Rabin No Comments
Registered dietitians, like other health professionals, must support their clients in adopting and maintaining new behaviours and eating habits. Motivational interviewing is a very useful and effective technique to that end.
Pesticide Residue in Food
August 31, 2023 Katharina Paul-Mercier 1 Comment
For a little over a decade, the subject of pesticides and the possible health risks has been in the news regularly. Last June, the media reported that Health Canada was planning to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL*) for pesticides that can be detected in certain food products. The government then explained that the idea […]
