Categorie: Food and health

Organic olive oil

Cuisine L’Angélique uses cold-pressed organic olive oil as its sole source of fat.   Olive oil is known for its cardiovascular health benefits as it mostly contains monounsaturated fatty acids. Unlike saturated fatty acids (found in meat, cheese, butter, etc.),… Lire la suite

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About Gluten

Cuisine l’Angélique products are organic and specifically formulated for gluten-free and casein-free diets. Gluten is a protein found in certain cereals such as wheat (wheat, spelt, kamut), barley, rye and triticale (a rye & wheat hybrid). Pure oats do not… Lire la suite

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Disorders and diseases

Cuisine l’Angélique products are organic and specifically formulated for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. People follow gluten-free and casein-free diets to prevent the discomfort or diseases triggered by these two components. Several disorders or diseases are related to gluten/casein (milk protein)… Lire la suite

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About casein

Cuisine l’Angélique products are organic and specifically formulated for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Casein is the main protein in milk whereas lactose is the sugar. Both are found in cow’s milk as well as in goat’s milk. Lactose intolerance is… Lire la suite

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About Omega-3

We often hear about Omega-3’s and their health benefits. What are they exactly? As part of the essential fatty acids family, Omega-3’s are not synthesised by our metabolism. For a regular intake, they must be included in our diet. Omega-3s… Lire la suite

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The many benefits of Coconut

Raw coconut meat is juicy and delicious. It is consumed in many ways: the meat can be cut into large pieces, grated, processed into milk, oil, butter, flour and sugar. All may be incorporated into a variety of recipes, including… Lire la suite

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Cocoa, a blessing for health

Food of the Gods The botanical name for cocoa, Cocoa Theobroma, literally means “Food of the Gods”. It has been grown for over 3,000 years in Central and South America, where it enjoyed an amazing reputation. Mayans and Aztecs used… Lire la suite

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Chia, an ancient gluten-free seed

Cultivated for millennia in Central and South America, chia seeds have been part of the staple diet of the Aztec and Mayan people. A highly nutritious seed In the 1990’s, chia gained popularity in other countries. It quickly became an… Lire la suite

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Honey is golden, delicious and natural

Honey is a great substitute for refined sugar. It is an all-natural, energy-rich sweetener combining two simple sugars (fructose and glucose). It is quickly digested and assimilated. It is known for its high antioxidant (phenolic acids and flavonoids) content and… Lire la suite

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