In Quebec, sweet potato is sometimes called “sweet potatoes”, by translating directly from the English term. Sweet potatoes are more or less elongated tubers, very thin skin. The flesh of this vegetable oscillates from white to purple, passing through all the shades of orange. If all varieties are edible, we usually agree that the sweet … Read more
Broccoli belongs to the family of crucifers, which includes all cabbages: Green sprouts, red cabbage, cabbage cars, Brussels sprouts; but also the turnips, cress, and radish. With an exceptional amount of vitamins, minerals, and fibers, this vegetable is particularly interesting from a nutritional point of view.The part of it we consume corresponds to young inflorescences. … Read more
Poultry meat in general, and particularly chicken, is the 2nd most consumed in the world (after pork.) Chicken is originally from India and has been raised for its meat and eggs for over 4,500 years. It is now available everywhere and it is consumed in all cultures (except those which advocate vegetarianism, of course.) In … Read more
Watermelon, also known as watermelon, is the ultimate summer fruit. It is particularly refreshing and perfectly quenches thirst, because it contains 92% water. Its tasty flesh is most often a pinkish red, but there are also yellows. Season: The best months to consume watermelon are June, July, August, and September. It is possible to find … Read more
For all those who aim for these three objectives: lose fat, conserve muscle and remain efficient, Véronique Rousseau *, world champion in judo and sports dietician at the National Institute of Sport and Physical Education (INSEP ), offers a slow but lasting loss program. Which allows you to stay at the maximum of these skills. … Read more
What do a Japanese from Okinawa Island, a Scandinavian and a resident of the Vilcabamba Valley in South America have in common? They all have exemplary lifestyles and a good diet. As a result, they are in Olympic form, are hardly overweight, and live longer than in the rest of the world. Their secret? Food … Read more
Our skin is exposed to wind, sun, pollution, cold and humidity every day. To fight against all these external aggressions and preserve our skin, it is essential to hydrate it daily with appropriate care. But not only! Did you know that the appearance and health of our skin is also intimately linked to what we … Read more
When we hear vitamin, we often think of vitamin C, necessary for many functions of our body. Want to know more about this famous vitamin? The following explanations will help you better understand vitamin C to cover your needs optimally! What is vitamin C? Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is a water soluble vitamin … Read more
Essential for the functioning of the body, macronutrients are represented in the diet by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. A balanced daily diet requires an optimal distribution of these 3 categories. And is determined by the basic metabolism and the level of physical activity. Find out how to calculate them according to your needs! What are … Read more
According to a study, the French would have taken an average of 2.5 kg during the first confinement. With limited physical activity, it is food that will allow you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are six tips to avoid falling into the junk food trap during lockdown Combine regularity of meals and chronobiology Keep … Read more