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A Taste of Sochi: Russian Gastronomy
As the Sochi Winter Olympics have started, I thought it would be interesting to see what’s cooking inside the casseroles in Russian kitchens. Mirroring the Siberian winter climate, Russian gastronomy is a rich cuisine that is simple and nutritious: just like SOSCuisine! The first meal of the day is meant to be light yet nutritious. […]
Two hearts for Valentine’s Day
The combination of mid-February with love and fertility dates back to ancient times. While in ancient Athens, the period between mid-January to mid-February was called Gamelion month to celebrate the sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera, the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia was celebrated on February 15 to worship Lupercus, the god of fertility.
8 Ways to Beat the Bloat
Feeling bloated is a very common GI complaint. Adopting the right diet and stop eating gas-producing foods can have a big impact on your quality of life. In a short yet comprehensive article, Gloria Tsang, RD, of HealthCastle.com, explains the do’s and dont’s:
48-hour detox cleanses may not live up to the hype
Detox cleanses being promoted by celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Demi Moore are extremely popular, especially after periods of overindulgence such as the holidays. But they fail to provide all the promised health effects, according to the latest CBC’s Marketplace investigation, aired last Friday. Marketplace teamed up with some students at Western University to test […]
SOSCuisine featured on « The thirties grind »
« The thirties grind » is a well-researched and lively-written blog on the trials and tribulations of parenting. The author is Vancouver-based Melissa Carr, who is a working mother of two. Last week, Melissa wrote about how SOSCuisine’s meal plans can really help busy families through the most stressful time of the day: DINNER TIME!
SOSCuisine featured on « Parent Club »
If you are a busy parent looking for useful information to make your life a little easier, chances are you already know the family-friendly Parent Club blog. Beyond the scene is Caroline Fernandez, a Canadian mom of three, who shares her experience on a variety of family matters. From activities for families to tech stuff to […]
How to Prevent ‘Winter Blues’
Each year, with time changes and shorter days, do you feel depressed and irritable? Is your energy flagging? Do you have sugar cravings? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is nicknamed “winter blues”. If this is the case, you’re not the only one suffering from it, because, according to the Canadian […]
Food and nutrition myth about tea
MYTH: Drinking tea causes dehydration THE TRUTH: It’s a popular belief that tea is dehydrating because it has caffeine, but the level of caffeine you get from drinking moderate amounts of tea, even strong tea, doesn’t dehydrate you. Tea is actually 99.5 percent water and counts towards your fluid intake for the day, so it […]
Stratford Food Festivals
Stratford is surrounded by abundance during the growing season. From asparagus in the spring, strawberries in July, and sweet local preserves, heritage breeds and cheeses all year round, there are too many local food celebrations to mention. In September this area celebrates two of the most unique food festivals in Canada, the Stratford Garlic Festival and […]
Cooling off with watermelon …
Record heat in China this summer sparked a watermelon craze. As soon as the first parents posted a few pictures of their toddler dressed in watermelon overalls, a few weeks ago, copycat pictures started popping up all over Weibo, China’s version of Twitter. And kids aren’t the only ones wearing watermelon outfits …..
Do vegetarians live longer?
According to a new study published last week in the online version of , vegetarian diets are associated with reduced death rates. Professor Orlich of the Loma Linda University in California, and colleagues examined a group of 73,308 men and women Seventh-day Adventists, for almost 6 years between 2002 and 2007. Study participants were categorized […]
Taste of the Food Terminal on May 25th
The Ontario Food Terminal is opening its doors to the public for one day only on Saturday May 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Did you know that this fresh produce wholesale market is the third largest in North America? For just one day you can visit its facilities and actually see where produce […]
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