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TOP 10: Soups to Warm You Up in the Winter

December 19, 2016 No Comments

A great soup is one of the best remedies for a chilly day. Whether it’s a cook-all-day recipe or a quick one, a good soup will fill you up and keep you nice and warm. So, to help you stay nice and cozy this winter, we’ve put together ten of our favourite soup recipes. They’re […]

TOP 10: Easy Weeknight Meals

December 14, 2016 No Comments

How many of us have made the excuse that it’s just too difficult to cook every day? With work, kids, school, friends, family, and everything else pulling us in different directions, it’s easy to see why. But, eating better always involves a bit more cooking, since we can control the quality and quantity of our […]

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The Microbiome of a Hockey Player

December 13, 2016 No Comments

If you could see all the organisms that make up your microbiome, the first thing you would see is that there are many more of them than you by a factor in the trillions. Researchers always blow me away with the estimation that we may be carrying as much as 5 pounds of microbial weight! […]

IBS Holiday Survival Guide

December 13, 2016 1 Comment

The festive period, with its parties and family reunions is fast approaching. In principle, this time of year should be synonymous with joy and getting together. But, if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the winter holiday period can easily become unpleasant. As traditional dishes often contain onions and garlic, as well as being […]

TOP 10: Festive Christmas Recipes for an Amazing Holiday Feast

December 7, 2016 No Comments

December is finally here and that means it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit (though we’re sure lots of you have been counting the days since November). To help you along, we’ve put together some of our favourite holiday dishes and treats to tantalise and inspire you. Here are top 10 Christmas recipes for […]

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Kombucha: Digestive and Anti-Cancer Elixir?

November 28, 2016 No Comments

Each week, there seem to be new products appearing on our supermarkets shelves… it can be really difficult to know which ones have actual health benefits, and which ones should be avoided. To save you from having to do the research, let’s have a look at kombucha together, the various health effects attributed to it […]

Top 10 Favourite Japanese Recipes to Make at Home

November 23, 2016 No Comments

This article was originally written on November 23, 2016 and updated on July 16, 2021. Japan is famous for sushi because it’s so beautiful and delicious. But there’s a lot more to Japanese food. Though the country is compact, the regions vary in both tradition and culinary delights. It has a culinary tradition that somehow […]

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TOP 10: Easy Indian Recipes

November 21, 2016 No Comments

There is just something delicious and comforting about Indian food. It features slow-cooked, quality ingredients and everything is prepared with care. The country has a rich food culture with dishes inspired by the landscape, by religion, the seasons, and by just about anything else you can think of. To help you take advantage of such […]

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TOP 10: Asian-Inspired Recipes that Celebrate Asian Cuisine

November 7, 2016 No Comments

Asia is a gorgeous continent with many unique and distinct cultures and each one of those cultures has an absolutely stunning cuisine to go with it. It’s hard to narrow down just one to choose from. So, we’ve put together some of our favourite Asian recipes to send you on a culinary adventure across Asia. […]

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Premenstrual Syndrome : Diet and Foods that Help Fight PMS

October 21, 2016 No Comments

We’ve recently received a question from one of our members about premenstrual syndrome (PMS). She wants to know whether there is a way of managing the symptoms with nutrition. Because this is definitely something that is of interest for many women, our team of nutritionists has reviewed scientific literature to bring you the latest information […]

TOP 10: Yummy Quinoa Recipes (That Aren’t Just Salads)

October 18, 2016 No Comments

Quinoa has become a popular alternative “grain” but did you know that it’s not a grain at all? It’s technically the seed of a flat-leafed plant, not a grass. However, the seeds are versatile and can be used in many different preparations as a replacement for traditional flour and grains like rice. It’s great news […]

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Health on my Plate at CGI

October 17, 2016 No Comments

Photo: A few of the members of the committee responsible for the organization of the nutrition week «La santé commence… dans son assiette» in CGI Crémazie offices. “Health begins… on your plate” is the slogan for the nutrition week which took place from 18 to 22 July 2016 in the CGI Crémazie offices in Montreal. […]

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