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What to Eat and What to Avoid If You Have Gout?
This article was originally written on April 1, 2019 and fully updated on September 21, 2020. Gout is a disease related to arthritis that has been known for hundreds of years. Indeed, gout is sometimes called the disease of the kings, since it is associated with a diet high in fat, animal protein and alcohol. […]
Our Most Popular Articles from 2018
Fibromyalgia, sports, arthritis, fermented foods, FODMAP are topics that caught your eye in 2018. Here are the 10 most popular articles from our blog this year.
TOP 10: Fun and Spooky Halloween Recipes
What would Halloween be without candies and chocolate? Well, maybe we should take this opportunity to cook some fun recipes together with our kids. We have found for you 10 Halloween recipes just perfect for the scariest party of the year.
Top 5: Greek Recipes to Try Absolutely
Scientific evidence has accumulated over the past fifty years on the benefits of a Mediterranean diet in preventing cardiovascular diseases, but also other diseases such as diabetes, cancer, dementia and even depression. In addition, all our menus are based on this nutritional regime. Greek cuisine also respects the principles of this diet. We suggest you […]
The Hidden Power of Food
As part of Nutrition Month 2018, I want to take you on a journey; discovering the different powers of food…
3 Reasons Why Detox Diets Don’t Work
Detox diets are the trend on social media, especially after the holidays when we feel bloated, fat, and are so motivated to keep our new year’s resolutions. They include among others juice fasts, as well as supplements and weight loss diets of all kinds. They are often expensive, and promise quick results by adding magic […]
TOP 10: Recipes to Make the Most of Tomatoes
Unfortunately, Summer is drawing to a close and this means no more picnics or getting together around a barbeque. That said, this is the time of year when tomatoes are at their tastiest. To help you make the most of them, here are our 10 best recipes for tomatoes.
Sports Nutrition for Vegetarians and Vegans
A healthy vegetarian or vegan diet has many health benefits including lower rates of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. And with careful planning, it can meet all your energy and nutrient needs to ensure you perform at your best. However, certain nutrients require […]
Fruits and vegetables: which one should we buy organic?
This is the question asked by one of our members who is concerned about the presence of pesticides in fruits and vegetables. My reply below is taken from the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides which lists the dirty dozen and clean fifteen, published by the American organization Environmental Working Group, which has prepared this guide based on […]
TOP 10: Weight Loss Recipes
The hardest part about losing weight is often sticking to a diet. That’s why it’s best to make sustainable lifestyle changes that you can turn into good habits. Things like eating breakfast and replacing unhealthy snacks with good ones can help you to lose weight and keep it off without constantly counting calories or depriving […]
Objective: Zero Waste
After recycling, composting, and the sale of “ugly” fruits and vegetables, it’s time for the Zero Waste movement. People and businesses are increasingly targeting this new level of sustainability: no more polluting packaging, waste, and overconsumption. A big challenge, but a realistic one.