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Our 10 most popular articles of 2017
Organic food, veganism, migraine, sleep disorders, sport: here are some topics that caught your eye in 2017. Since it’s now time to take stock of the year, we have listed here the 10 most popular articles of 2017.
“FODMAP Diet” Wins the DUX 2017 Contest
Each year for the last five years, at the end of January, big (and small!) players in the food industry get together to celebrate the new initiatives taken that year. This year, it’s with great pride that we have won the DUX Contest for our initiative the “FODMAP Diet”!
Debunking the Race Weight Myth in Sports
Many endurance athletes think that they need to lose weight and reach a target race weight to be as fast as possible, for example to run a marathon. But it’s not that simple! Two people with the same weight can look and perform very differently depending on their body composition, i.e. muscle mass, fat mass, […]
Stevia and Artificial Sweeteners, Good Choices for Your Health?
Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that provide a sweet taste but with very few to no calories thanks to their high sweetening power. They are commonly found in various processed foods such as diet drinks, sugar-free yogurts and sports products (e.g. protein bars, shakes and powders). Foods and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are sometimes labelled […]
Pesticide Residue in Food
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 […]
The FODMAP Gentle Approach
The low FODMAP diet* has been shown to be effective in reducing the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms and improving quality of life of IBS sufferers and in about 70% of cases. However, in some cases, this diet may be contraindicated, which is why the gentle FODMAP approach has been developed.
Gut Microbiome and Sports Performance
The gut microbiome is made up of billions of microbial cells. It plays an important role in modulating the immune system, digestion, vitamin absorption, mood regulation, and a series of other key functions related to health and athletic performance. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have focused on the interaction between the gut […]
Update on the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS
The low FODMAP diet for IBS was created by researchers at Monash University in Australia in the 2000s. Since that time many scientific studies have been published on this subject. I will examine the current findings in this article.
Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
Has your doctor told you that you have chronic kidney disease, and you would like to know how to adapt your diet? Here are some tips to help guide you! Note that the following advice does not apply to people who are undergoing dialysis.
Guide to the Main Types of Tofu
Tofu is a food widely used in Asian, vegetarian, and vegan cuisines. Available in several varieties, tofu is an excellent substitute for meat consumption, a healthy, economical and ecological choice, but it is still necessary to know how to choose, use, and preserve it.
TOP 10 Pear Recipes for Any Occasion
From appetizer to dessert, in sorbet, compote, in a pie or in a salad, the versatile pear always brings a touch of freshness to your plates. With 85% water, the pear is a thirst-quenching fruit, it is a good source of vitamin C and fiber and contains many antioxidants. We are going to introduce you […]
TOP 10 Eggplant Recipes You’ll Want to Eat Every Day
Eggplant season is finally back! Rich in fiber and antioxidants, this purple-colored “fruit” is the star of summer vegetables. The name “eggplant”, which is commonly used in North America and in Australia, was originally applied to white cultivars, that look very much like hen’s eggs.
