Motivational Interviewing (MI) in Clinical Nutrition
Marilyn Rabin August 31, 2023 DietitianRegistered dietitians, like other health professionals, must support their clients in adopting and maintaining new behaviours and eating habits. Motivational interviewing is a very useful and effective technique to that end. (more…)
Pesticide Residue in Food
Katharina Paul-Mercier August 31, 2023 environment, HealthFor a little over a decade, the subject of pesticides and the possible health risks has been in the news regularly. Last June, the media reported that Health Canada was planning to increase the maximum residue limit (MRL*) for pesticides that can be detected in certain food products. The government then explained that the idea behind this approach, among others, is linked to the fact that many foods are produced internationally, and that it is necessary to maintain the availability of quality products. Moreover, according to Health Canada, this would not mean that Canadians would automatically be exposed to more pesticides. (more…)
TOP 10 Healthy Omega-3 Recipes
Cinzia Cuneo August 14, 2023 Eat Well, Health, Recipes, TOP TensOmega-3 fatty acids have many benefits for cardiovascular health, but also for the brain, hormonal and inflammatory systems. In order to obtain the expected effects, it is recommended to eat fatty fish at least twice per week and to regularly consume vegetable foods rich in omega-3 from vegetable sources. Here you will find healthy, easy and delicious omega-3 recipes, selected for you from the food and nutrition experts of SOSCuisine. (more…)
Nutritional Coaching: Danièle’s Experience
Nassim Drissi Smaili July 31, 2023 Dietitian, FODMAP, IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome, TestimonialsSome time after her retirement, Danièle was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She really did not expect this diagnosis for such violent and frequent abdominal pain which, moreover, had a major impact on her quality of life. Our FODMAP* meal plans and our nutritional coaching service helped her enormously to better understand and identify what was making her so sick. She can now control her symptoms and fully enjoy her retirement. (more…)
Stomach flu: what to eat and what to avoid?
Antonella Giordano July 27, 2023 gastrointestinal health, HealthScientifically, the stomach flu is known as viral gastroenteritis, a very common inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines caused by certain bacteria or viruses. It is spread through contaminated food or water, or through contact with an infected person. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and is sometimes accompanied by fever. These manifestations usually last a few days and, in most cases, disappear completely without the need for treatment. (more…)