Our Most Popular Articles from 2019
The ketogenic diet, the mediterranean diet, turmeric and orthorexia are topics that caught your eye in 2018. Here are the 10 most popular articles from our blog this year.
2019 Annual Medical Conference organized by the Médecins francophones du Canada
This week, we participated for the sixth year in a row at the annual medical conference organized by the Médecins francophones du Canada, of which we are very pleased to have been their nutrition partner since 2014.
You are all invited to the Expo Manger Santé 2019
Trendier than ever… the latest in organic, ecological and veggie items are all on the menu at Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert, being held at the Palais des Congrès de Montreal on March 15-16-17 (22nd Edition), then off to the Centre des Congrès de Québec on March 30-31 (19th Edition) and after that over […]
March is Nutrition Month 2019
The beginning of the year 2019 has been a busy one for nutrition news! Beginning with the announcement and roll-out of the new Canada’s Food Guide (for more details on the new Guide, I invite you to read Canada’s Food Guide Had a Makeover), and now it is Nutrition Month this March.
Kiwi, an Ally for Constipation?
For several years now, researchers have been looking into the positive effects of kiwis on intestinal transit. At the Gastrodiet 2023 conference hosted by Australia’s Monash University, gastroenterologist Giovanni Barbara from the University of Bologna (Italy) presented the results of the latest research on the therapeutic potential of kiwifruit in the prevention and treatment of […]
Diet and Menopause
It is estimated that up to 90% of women experience symptoms related to menopause. Fortunately, optimizing diet and lifestyle habits during the menopausal transition can be helpful to reduce symptoms, reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases (diabetes and cardiovascular diseases), limit weight gain, and limit the loss of muscle and bone mass.
The Yo-Yo Effect and Metabolic Memory
The beginning of the new year is synonymous with making good resolutions and lifestyle changes for many people. Popular diets are followed in the hopes of improving health and losing weight. However, maintaining this weight loss is a considerable challenge. The weight lost is often regained and another restrictive diet is put in place. When […]
Fiber and Low FODMAP Diet
To optimize your overall health, including your gastrointestinal health, it is important to optimize fiber intake, which can seem a little more complicated to do while being on a low FODMAP* diet. Here you’ll read about the relationship between fiber and low FODMAP diet and understand how you can optimize your fiber intake.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS
Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt daily life. This common functional gastrointestinal disorder manifests through a range of symptoms, such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms are often unpredictable, which can lead to heightened anxiety, stress, and even depression.
ARFID and Fear of Eating
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder recently recognized in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is an eating disorder, just like anorexia or bulimia. However, it differs from the latter in that people with ARFID do not have body dysmorphia or a fear […]
Ultra-Processed Foods: Are They Harmful ?
The availability and consumption of ultra-processed food has increased globally. It accounts for 50-60% of total daily energy intake in some high-income countries, with middle- and low-income countries following suit. Fresh or minimally processed foods are increasingly being replaced by ultra-processed foods, raising concerns about their long-term health effects.