Category: What’s Cooking?
Asafoetida, a great spice… but stinky
Asafoetida is the resin of a large umbelliferous plant resembling fennel, native to Central Asia. Once very popular with the Romans, this spice is widely used in Indian cuisine, but it has fallen into disuse in the West, most likely because of its slightly rotten egg smell, which comes from the large amount of sulfur […]
TOP 10: Fish Recipes You’ll Love
There are several good reasons to eat fish. In the case of fatty fish, we appreciate their omega-3 content, which has a protective effect for cardiovascular health and helps in the prevention of several diseases. Some people don’t like the taste of fish, but like any food, with a little bit of preparation and seasoning, […]
Top 5: Greek Recipes to Try Absolutely
Scientific evidence has accumulated over the past fifty years on the benefits of a Mediterranean diet in preventing cardiovascular diseases, but also other diseases such as diabetes, cancer, dementia and even depression. In addition, all our menus are based on this nutritional regime. Greek cuisine also respects the principles of this diet. We suggest you […]
Top 10: Recipes to Make with Children
Involving children in the preparation and planning of meals helps them to acquire healthy eating habits and maintain them for the rest of their lives. To help you to avoid unnecessary stress, we have found 10 recipes that you can easily prepare with your children.
TOP 10 Recipes Featuring Maple Syrup
When spring comes to light, in Quebec, Maple Sugar Time begins. This is the period when maple syrup is harvested. We gather in sugar shacks to celebrate with family or friends. However, nothing prevents you from tasting some maple syrup from your own home. Here are some yummy recipe suggestions that showcase maple syrup.
Top 10 Chinese Recipes to Wake Up Your Taste-Buds
Chinese cuisine is one of the most popular in the world. Its balanced and flavorful dishes are easy to recreate at home. We’ve found 10 Chinese recipes for you to try right now.
TOP 10: Healthy Desserts
To end a festive meal, dessert is a must. So you don’t end up eating something too high in sugar or fat, here are 10 healthy desserts to enjoy. Of course, there’s chocolate, but also plenty of surprises…
Top 5: Recipes for Winter Sports
It’s important to eat well when you work out. Here are 5 essential recipes you can eat before, during and after a winter sport activity. Some have been designed specifically to cater for athletes and active families.
Fibromyalgia: 5 Diet Tips to Cope With It
In my previous article on fibromyalgia, I shared how a low-FODMAP diet can help manage its associated gastrointestinal symptoms. If this type of diet isn’t for you, or if you have neither stomach aches nor other functional digestive issues, I have a few other tips to help you live better with fibromyalgia. Note that these […]
4 Benefits of a Veggie Diet
While you might be tempted to think that a plant-based diet could be bad for athletes and cause food deficiencies, the opposite is true. In fact, a vegetarian or vegan diet offers many benefits, as long as it’s balanced of course.
7 Ideas for the Famous Hostess Gift
A hostess gift is a way of saying thank you to the person who’s invited you. It’s preferable to offer consumable gifts: a bouquet of flowers, regional products, a bottle of olive oil or something you’ve cooked yourself.
Time to Take a Vitamin D Supplement!
There’s no agreed consensus regarding serum levels of Vitamin D or how much to supplement. What we do know is that most people are deficient in vitamin D, and that this increases the risk of a number of health problems. How do you know if this is the case for you, and whether you should […]