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Month: July 2014
5 tips for healthy weight loss
Having trouble shedding those extra kilos? Here are the 5 most important points:
5 tips for a newbie runner
Be proud of yourself All too often, I hear runners comparing themselves to others “I run slower. I am bigger. I am more breathless. I have smaller legs. I only run 5 km… And so on!” Applaud the person you are. Going running is a very personal journey. For example, if you want to walk […]
How important is it to hydrate yourself ?
Hydration is a matter of utmost importance for sportsmen and is part of every sport in varying degrees, be it at the recreational or competitive level. Indeed, it is a given that no matter how competitive or not a sport may be, hydration will always play an important role in it. The fluid needs of […]
Vegetarians and athletes: Is it possible?
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 […]
Other berries
July and August are the months for savouring strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. But did you know that there are other berries that are less popular but equally delicious and rich in antioxidants? Their production is limited, so you can only buy them directly from the producer or in public markets. But it’s totally worth […]
Summer, the Season of… Cold Soups
Sure, a nice hot soup is comforting when it’s cold outside, but on hot summer days too, a cold or even chilled soup is hugely welcome, because it will both refresh us and quench our thirst. For soup provides a significant amount of water, something that we don’t often drink enough of. And the best […]
5 Golden Rules of Worry-Free Travelling
Going on vacation soon? Looks like it’ll be a long journey? Here are some tips that will help both adults and kids enjoy the holidays from start to finish!
5 Benefits of Cooking with Kids
Cooking with kids is a great way to connect and spend quality time together as a family while teaching little ones important healthy eating habits. So get cooking with your little chef today!
‘Cook for kids’ menus
Meals that kids enjoy: This is what every parent dreams of. No more arguments, tears, pulling faces or vegetables shoved to the edge of the plate. “Impossible, unless we give in to junk food or monotony” did you say? And yet, we can combine good food with pleasure and comfort, even among young children. It […]
Creative plates
Human creativity has always fascinated me. The stop-motion animated videos that photographer-graphic designer Daniela di Rienzo has created around typical Italian dishes are a real feast for the eyes.
History of the barbecue
Most linguists believe that “barbecue” derives from the word “barabicu”, used by the indigenous populations of the Caribbean to describe a wooden trellis for roasting, smoking or storing meat. From there, the technique – as well as the name – would have ended up in the cultures of colonizing countries. The adaptation “barbecue” has been […]
A terrace, health food store and farmer’s market: “C’est la vie”
I would like to share a wonderful discovery: the new health food store C’est la vie at 5329, avenue du Parc, Montreal. As I walked along avenue du Parc on Saturday morning, my eyes were drawn to Cadet Roussel farm’s organic fruit and vegetable market on the terrace in front of this store. The ambiance […]
