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Month: July 2011
And Noah planted a vineyard
Recent archaeological evidence shows that the earliest known production of wine took place in Armenia around 6000 years ago. An undeniably fascinating discovery, if we believe that Noah, the biblical Patriarch planted a vineyard on Mount Ararat after the flood, in a place that is not too far off from these archaeological digs.
Apples and Yogurt at McDonald’s
McDonald’s just announced that, by the beginning of next year, the children’s meal boxes will include a strawberry yogurt, a half-order of apples and a half-order of fries. This is obviously a step in the right direction, but critics complain that these changes dont’go far enough to fight childhood obesity. McDonald’s in the U.S. is […]
Omega-3/Omega-6: It’s All About Balance!
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are ‘essential’ fatty acids required by the human body for making substances that are vital to its proper functioning, but the body cannot produce them itself. Therefore it must get them from our diet.
Peanut-sniffing dog goes to school
I am very fond of dogs and love to hear and/or watch dog stories. I’d like to share with you this one about a peanut-sniffing service dog and his peanut-allergic master. By the way, are you aware that we offer a Nut-& Peanut-free Meal Plan?
Cider, Proud Competitor of Beer and Wine
Cider obtained from fermented apple juice is one of the oldest known alcoholic beverages in the world. Hippocrates, the Greek physician was already extolling its benefits in the 4th century BC. But cider really only took off after the cider press made its appearance in the Middle Ages. Thanks to its affordability – due to […]
What you eat matters. For you and for the environment.
The Environmental Working Group has just released a new report, titled “Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate Change and Health”, that allows both consumers and experts to easily understand how food choices affect both our health and our environmental footprint. Their conclusion can be summarized as follows: Eating less meat, greener meat and healthier meat is […]
What to Eat to Beat the Heat?
When the weather is hot, special care must be given to what we eat, avoiding heavy foods which are hard to digest and preferring lighter ones that keep us well nourished and hydrated.
Three cheers for beer!
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on July 16, 2011. Beer was probably first brewed around 6000 BC in Mesopotamia (current-day Iraq), and it soon became a part of the daily diet for centuries. It was made by cooking cakes of spelt and barley that were soaked in water to trigger the fermentation process […]
Backyard Chickens
Have you ever thought about raising hens in your backyard? It is now perfectly legal to do so in Seattle, New York and in a few Canadian cities, such as Vancouver, Victoria, London, and Niagara Falls. Some rules are imposed on the chicken owners about the maximum number of hens allowed in the backyard coop, […]
Walking your dog is good for your health – Proven!
Man’s best friend may provide more than just faithful companionship. A new study from Michigan State University showed that most pet owners who take their dog for regular walks, meet the public health recommendation of at least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous exercise. Only 30 percent of those with no pet at […]
SOSCuisine’s sweet spot, take 2
Thanks to Dominique St-Aubin, for her post about our Pregnancy and Breastfeeding meal plans, on sweetspot.ca (in French). This post follows the other one written by Dominique on April 27th, announcing the launch of the SOSCuisine Plus service to the sweetspot readers.
Tea 1 – Coffee 0
The most popular non-alcoholic drink in the world today after water and way ahead of coffee, tea originated in China around 2737 B.C. It’s a Portuguese Jesuit who introduced it in Europe in 1560.
