Categorie: Food and health

Fiddleheads, a spring treasure

Fiddleheads are the spring shoots of the ostrich fern. These young green shoots are picked in early spring, when they are still coiled into a spiral, a shape which gives them their evocative name fiddlehead. Their limited availability at the… Lire la suite

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Best alternative gluten free flours in Canada

Canada’s nutritious and healthy gluten-free flour Whether you are new to gluten-free flours or already a regular customer, Cuisine l’Angelique’s La Merveilleuse all-purpose blend is worth considering. Cuisine L’Angelique’s La Merveilleuse all-purpose gluten-free flour blend is an organic and nutritious… Lire la suite

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Basil’s precious benefits

A deliciously fragrant plant native to South Asia and India, basil can bring lots of flavor to many dishes, from meats to desserts. Queen of Mediterranean and Asian gourmet cuisines, it is also called the “royal plant” or “royal herb”… Lire la suite

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Why are Low FODMAP flours so healthy and beneficial?

The Low FODMAP diet was designed to relieve symptoms related to IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or IBD (irritable bowel disease). This diet aims to restrict the intake of fermentable carbohydrates. Because these types of carbs are non-digestible, they are fermented… Lire la suite

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Blueberries, happiness in the mouth!

Got the blues? Eat blueberries! It’s happiness in the mouth! The blueberry is a good accomplice of our health. It is amazing how many different benefits it provides to be enjoyed. This small bluish berry conceals treasures of antibiotic, anti-inflammatory,… Lire la suite

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Ginger is a little spicy…and good for you!

Ginger is said to have more than 1000 benefits! This illustrious plant deserves to be studied in order to enjoy its many uses. Perennial plant with tubercles, the root of ginger appears in the form of a characteristically twisted rhizome…. Lire la suite

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Lemons, the sunny fruit of everyday life

Lemon goes well with many tasty dishes, brings character, a touch of acidity and even awakens other flavors. From lemons we get refreshing lemonade. Lemon spices up delicate fish, goes well with exotic dishes and features in delicious tangy desserts,… Lire la suite

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The avocado, master of gastronomy in many countries

Tasty and versatile, avocados come in about ten varieties, of which Hass is the most popular. Originally from Mexico, the term “avocado” comes from the Spanish aguacate, derived from the Nahuatl word Ahuacatl which designates a testicle, given the similarity… Lire la suite

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Cranberries, the tiny fruit of great strength

This little, acidic fruit, ever-present in our favorite festive dishes, can also bring health benefits. What are the health benefits of cranberries? Medical benefits Source of vitamins C, B5, K, E, manganese and copper, cranberries also contain high amounts of… Lire la suite

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Onions are tearfully good!

We all suspected onions were good for us. Not only do they go in nearly every dish we make, they are a universal flavoring that contributes to our health. An ally in fighting infections Onions, garlic, green onions…the whole alliaceous… Lire la suite

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