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Is Sushi Healthy? If yes, how many can I eat?
This blog is dedicated to all my fellow sushi lovers and all those who have ever wondered if this food is actually healthy. It is common to assume that it is healthy; after all, it is simply white rice and fish. Today we will explore the question, “is sushi healthy and if so, how much […]
Hair and Nails: Mirrors of Your Health
We love taking care of our hair and nails, its obvious! Just look at the multitude of beauty products piled high in the cosmetics aisle: creams, oils, masks, sprays and other treatments made from secret ingredients… but before spending all your money on products full of promise, start by taking care of the inside, because […]
Certified gluten-free oats, great news for celiac disease sufferers
Since last May, Health Canada allows gluten-free claims labelling for specially produced “pure oats” with gluten content under 20 ppm.
What’s the Difference Between Ice Cream and Gelato?
Being a born and bred Italian, I had the chance to experience hundreds of distinct ice cream flavours in several excellent “gelaterie” (ice cream parlours), developing a special taste for real good “gelato”. By the way, gelato is just the Italian word for ice cream, so how come it is so different from North American-style […]
Eating and Drinking When It’s Hot: 10 Good Choices
During heat waves, when the outside thermometer reads over 30°C and the humidity index rises, we don’t have much of an appetite in general. But we still have to eat and drink well, avoiding foods that are difficult to digest and favouring those rich in water. So here are 10 good choices.
Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada (according to OpenTable)
The online restaurant reservations provider OpenTable has unveiled the 2015 Top 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Canada. This list has been generated from more than 275,000 restaurant reviews collected from verified OpenTable diners between May 1, 2014, and April 30, 2015, in more than 1,600 restaurants.
Ten Tips for Perfect Grilling
Cooking on the barbecue is simple and easy for anyone to do, but it’s always more interesting if you know a few tricks… So here are ten tips for perfect grilling: To your grills: let the party begin!
The world record for the longest pizza beaten at Expo Milano 2015
The record for the longest pizza in the world was broken on Saturday with a 1.5 km long Margherita, served at the Universal Expo 2015 in Milan (one of the themes at this Expo is food). The previous record, which the Guinness Book registered, was held by Spain with a “mere” 1.141 km.
Tackling Lunchtime Challenges
In my last blog, I explored rushed mornings and missed breakfast; today, I will tackle the tricky lunch meal. I will address top 3 lunchtime challenges, why this is a health concern and then I will provide some tips.
How dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome have changed over time
Nutrition is a constantly evolving science. Guidelines change rapidly, and sometimes even contradict each other! This is what has happened with the dietary guidelines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
The Basics of a Low FODMAP Breakfast
So, you’ve decided to try out the low FODMAP diet to rein in your IBS. You’ve downloaded the list of foods to avoid and the list of foods to eat. All that’s left to do is start! To begin the day on a right note, here are some tips to help you create your low […]
Children with Reflux (GERD)
Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, they will occasionally suffer from diarrhea, upset tummy, excessive burping, abdominal pain, or heartburn. Sometimes stress from a big event in a child’s life – such as the first day of school, exams, or a sporting event – triggers a digestive upset. However, when digestive disturbances […]
