Month: November 2015

The story of the Christmas Log

November 30, 2015 No Comments

In francophone countries, Christmas dinners often end with a serving of Christmas log. Did you know that it is a tradition linked to the celebration of the winter solstice?

TOP 10: Recipes inspired by World Cuisine

November 30, 2015 No Comments

Eating the same thing day in and day out can definitely get to be a bit dull. Luckily, there are many different types of cuisine to spark your imagination. A great dish doesn’t have to be authentic, but even taking a few little inspirations — a spice blend you don’t normally use or an exotic […]

5 Questions to Better Understand and Manage IBD

November 24, 2015 No Comments

November is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) Awareness Month. Did you know that Canada is the ONE country in the world with the most people affected by IBD (1 out of 150 people, about 235 000 Canadians)? Here’s the answer to the 5 most common questions on how to manage IBD and nutrition.

5 Tips to Optimise the Low FODMAP Diet

November 24, 2015 No Comments

Are you trying to follow a low FODMAP diet to control your Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), but your symptoms don’t seem to disappear? Do you think you belong to the 25% for whom low FODMAP diets are not effective?  Before throwing in the towel, just follow these tips to stack the odds on your side.

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Avoiding fruit at mealtime: myth or reality?

November 6, 2015 No Comments

You’ve probably already heard that we should avoid eating fruit during or after meals, but is this really based on fact? Is it an old wives’ tale or is there some truth behind it all? Let me shed some light on this.

Diabetes and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

November 4, 2015 No Comments

Diabetes and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are two diseases that are extremely prevalent in the western world. If you or a loved one suffer from these two diseases, the below tips will help you follow the low FODMAP diet while also keeping your diabetes in check.

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Understanding carbohydrates and blood sugar

November 3, 2015 1 Comment

Carbohydrates represent the bulk of our diet. They are our main source of energy, a vital fuel for the brain and muscles. Some people also call them “sugars”.

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