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Happy « meal + beer » pairings
Numerous articles and books are available if one wants to know how to match a meal with wine. In the case of beer though, one has to hunt a little harder, maybe because beer is often drunk alone—simply for its taste or to refresh when it’s hot or to quench a thirst. Basic pairing criteria […]
What are the risks of diabetes in children?
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 ?
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, […]
Cinzia’s 10 commandments for aging gracefully
Even aging gracefully doesn’t mean anybody likes getting older, but as French entertainer Maurice Chevalier said, “Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternatives”. The alternative being death, of course :). Life expectancy in the West has increased by 33 years on average since the beginning of the last century, thanks to advances in […]
Why do celebrities love asparagus?
You may have heard it through the grapevine: Hollywood stars swear by asparagus to keep in top shape. The list of asparagus lovers is long, including Britney Spear, Jessica Biel, Victoria Beckham and Matthew McConaughey, to name just a few. For once, this is not just a fad, as there are some real good reasons […]
Bring on the local products
Summer is just around the corner and the first locally grown vegetables are beginning to appear on the shelves of public markets and supermarkets. Their arrival may have been delayed somewhat this year due to the cold spring, but fiddleheads are already here and we’ll soon bite our teeth into asparagus, lettuce and rhubarb.
Are you a flexitarian?
Have you come across the word “flexitarian”? Maybe you are a flexitarian and don’t even know it! As the term suggests, flexitarians practice “flexible” vegetarianism, because although they eat fruits and vegetables, legumes, cereals, eggs and dairy products, they may also occasionally consume meat or fish.
How to Become a Vegetarian – the Challenges of the Beginners
Once you have decided to adopt a vegetarian diet, either by ethical concern, to improve your health, to help the environment or any other reason, many questions are coming to mind. For example: Should I radically change my diet or should I change progressively? Where do I start? Which resources do I have access to? […]
Quick meals: 6 “hey presto” tips!
Picture this: you return home in the evening, you have neither the time nor the energy to step into the kitchen, but the kids are starving and waiting for you. So, what do you do? Here some easy tips for making quick and tasty meals on weekday evenings:
The poverty challenge: “Live below the line” next week
Since 2010, the fund-raising campaign “Live below the line” invites everybody to eat and drink for 5 days in the same conditions as 1.2 billion people do every day throughout the world. Think about that figure – 1.2 BILLION – living every day below the extreme poverty line. That is currently estimated by the World […]
Why should we build our own urban garden?
This question has several answers: 1. To enjoy fresh produce that’s tasty, pesticide-free and cost effective. 2. To do some physical activity in an enjoyable manner, which has beneficial effects on our health and on our wellbeing
5 Steps for a Successful Urban Garden
Be it a reaction to junk food or to soaring vegetable prices, weekend time pass or a simple way to stay fit, maintaining a kitchen garden has become an increasingly popular practice. Whether we have a balcony, a roof or a small courtyard, we can all aspire to our tiny patch of greenery and enjoy […]
