Year: 2016
TOP 10: Smoothie Bowls from Around the Web
What is a smoothie bowl? It’s the latest trend to sweep Instagram, partially because they’re absolutely gorgeous and partially because they make for a really fast, easy, healthy breakfast. All you really have to do is make your favourite smoothie and garnish it with your favourite healthy ingredients. Oh and serve it in a bowl of […]
The 4 Keys to Sports Nutrition for Hockey Tournaments
This is the story about a Hockey Tournament MVP: How he ate to perform.
FODMAP Content in Soy: High or Low?
Understanding foods’ FODMAP* content isn’t always obvious. One of the foods that many people are confused about is soy. This confusion is partly due to the fact many different products are derived from it (tofu in all its forms, milk, tempeh, edamame, etc.). Indeed, some of them are high in FODMAPS, while others are low […]
TOP 10: Easy Breakfast Recipes to Start the Day Right
Shorter days and back to school often make it difficult to get excited for the most important meal of the day, but breakfast shouldn’t be ignored. We have some great, easy breakfast recipes that are not only easy and simple to integrate into your morning routine, but full of protein to keep you going right up […]
Should you Worry About Gluten in Ground Spices and Dried Herbs?
This is a frequently asked question, especially after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published its report on gluten in ground spices in 2011. According to this report, it is prohibited to add gluten in pre-packaged ground spices and these shouldn’t include any other ingredients (according to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR)). If gluten […]
Duck Festival
The Brome Lake Duck Festival will take place over the next weekend. The program includes food tasting, a public market place, musical concerts and a host of other activities. In fact, it is in the Eastern Townships that the main duck breeders are located. To know more, visit www.canardenfete.ca.
TOP 10: Healthy Meal Prep Sunday Freezer Recipes
Have you heard of Meal Prep Sunday? Tons of people now join in this weekly ritual where they prepare large quantities of food for the following week. The recipes are usually easy, healthy, and most importantly, taste just as good, or better, after they’ve been frozen, thawed, and reheated! It’s an amazing phenomenon and one […]
SOSCuisine at Specialty Food & Gluten Free Expo 2016
Does a fun, tasty, and informative event for people with food allergies or special dietary considerations pique your curiosity? Don’t miss the first edition of the Specialty Food & Gluten Free Expo on September 23rd and 24th at Place Bonaventure in Montreal.
Blood Thinners and Greens: A Mix to Avoid?
You might have heard that if you take an anticoagulant (blood thinner), like Coumadin (warfarin), you should stop eating, or at least eat fewer, green vegetables, because they contain too much Vitamin K. But is this really the case?
TOP 10: Simple and Easy Recipes for Beginner Cooks
If you’re new to the kitchen, it’s always best to get a few handy recipes under your belt before you really start to experiment. These recipes are simple, easy, delicious, and lay down fundamentals that you can apply to everything you make. We have a little bit of everything for you to start cooking, whether […]
Choosing the Best Supplement for Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Many people affected by an inflammatory bowel disease turn to supplements. Indeed, those affected by Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis can feel helpless in the face of numerous medical treatments and turn towards alternative treatments.
TOP 10: Easy, Simple, and Fun Big Family Recipes
A big family usually means chaos. There are so many schedules to balance and fires to be put out. We think that the at the very least, you should be able to sit at home for a nice, quick and delicious dinner. So we’ve put together our top ten recommended big family recipes. After all, […]