4 good reasons to use interval training
You have probably heard about it, but when it comes to cardio, it is often recommended to try interval training. Please note that this type of training can also be used by beginners. WHAT IS INTERVAL TRAINING? Interval training is made of two distinct phases: the period for intensity, and the rest period.
5 healthy alternatives to your favorite foods
As the warmer weather approaches, you’re probably thinking about taking charge of your health and improving your lifestyle. When wanting to introduce such changes, you need to set up strategies to make them sustainable. A common mistake in the healthy food arena is to rule out many coveted foods, that supposedly contain too much fat, […]
5 reasons NOT to diet to lose weight
1. You will end up solo. Most weight-loss diets include strict food plans that are seldom applicable to your family members and individuals. While you may no longer enjoy the pleasure of a meal with your family or an evening out with friends, frustrations increase and you jeopardize all the work you’ve put in. What’s […]
5 healthy foods that can make you gain weight!
Some foods that are considered as healthy can actually betray you when you need to keep your figure. You may just be surprised by this top 5 …
Getting back on the weight loss bandwagon after a plateau
You’ve worked super hard to improve your eating habits and include physical activity in your daily life and as a reward, the reading on your bathroom scale has decreased. But for no apparent reason, “the scale doesn’t move anymore”, even though you continue your good habits. Hitting a plateau is common and somewhat normal during […]
The basics of successful weight loss
A few basic rules determine the success of a weight loss programme. First of all, it is important to remember that it is not possible to achieve permanent physiological changes without permanently altering one’s lifestyle. Although many commercials lure people with promises of unbelievable weight loss without any effort, losing weight safely and permanently is […]
Recours collectifs contre Danone – Des remboursements de 30 $
Si vous êtes résidant au Canada, et vous avez acheté des produits de yogourt Activia® ou des produits de boisson probiotique DanActive® entre le 1er avril 2009 et le 6 novembre 2012, vous pouvez participer au recours collectif contre la compagnie Danone et demander un remboursement de 30 $. Il suffit d’aller avant le 27 […]
How to take advantage of the “real” good deals
One of your most frequently asked questions is: “How can I take full advantage of the “true” good deals at my preferred supermarket?”
Flyer’ Specials … a Good Deal?
This was the title of a TV report from Radio Canada’s show “L’Épicerie”, aired last Wednesday. Making the difference between the true bargains and the “booby-traps” is not always easy, and that’s were SOSCuisine can be a great resource to consumers. Obviously, being featured in such a renowned show made us very proud and happy! […]
Découvrir le plaisir de ‘manger santé’ et ‘vivre vert’
Si l’alimentation saine, l’écologie et la santé globale sont importants pour vous, ne manquez pas le rendez-vous annuel de l’Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert, du 15 au 17 mars au Palais des congrès de Montréal et du 23 au 24 mars au Centre des congrès de Québec. C’est une grande foire, unique en son […]
SOSCuisine to appear on Radio-Canada’s TV show L’Épicerie on March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
The team from Radio-Canada’s TV show l’Épicerie requested our help in analysing the results of a study on prices in grocery stores, being conducted by the ACEF in Lower Laurentians. The study aimed to verify if the first week of the month was still the least favourable, as revealed by a survey conducted in Montreal 10 years […]
Top 10 Super Bowl Recipes
The next Super Bowl is only few days away. We love to watch our favorite game together with our friends, glued to the TV, tucking into some good finger licking food and guzzling beer! So, in keeping with tradition, we are recommending some dishes, that can be easily prepared in advance and be eaten easily […]