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All about Eggplant/Brinjal: Low-calorie vegetable

March 28, 2020

Thanks to its texture and flavor, it is one of the most popular vegetables for people who want to reduce their consumption of meat. We make purees that are perfect for the lunch box. It is essential for ratatouille and caponata, which are eaten as cold as hot. Characteristics of eggplant: Low in calories; Rich in fiber; […]

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All about Pineapple

March 28, 2020

Pineapple, the tropical fruit par excellence, is offered all year round in our supermarkets. Native to South America, it can be cooked in desserts as well as in sweet and savory dishes. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it brings a multitude of health benefits. Characteristics of pineapple: Rich in manganese; Contains bromelain; Rich in fiber; Promotes blood […]

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All about Garlic

March 28, 2020

Health profile The garlic has been used for hundreds of years to treat various health problems. A very large number of studies have been carried out in order to better understand the active principles of garlic and their physiological effects. In these studies, garlic is used in different forms: fresh, dehydrated, as well as in the form of an […]

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All about Lamb

March 28, 2020

Lamb is a meat well known in the traditions since it is generally eaten at Easter during family meals. It is a fatty meat which can be cooked in various ways and whose consumption must be limited. Characteristics of the lamb: Rich in protein; Sources of lipids; Source of iron; Source of group B vitamin; Limits […]

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All about Asparagus

March 28, 2020

Nutritional value of asparagus   Boiled asparagus, drained, 6 whole stems / 90 g Canned asparagus, drained, 6 whole stems / 108 g Calories 20 21 Protein 2.2g 2.3 g Carbohydrates 3.7g 2.7g Fat 0.2g 0.7 g Dietary fiber 1.8g 1.5g Glycemic load  : No data available. Antioxidant power  : Very high for raw asparagus. High for cooked […]

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All about Amber and cowpea

March 28, 2020

Health profile There is a wide variety of amberiques and peas. These legumes contain various health benefits such as dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates and antioxidants. They also contain several important minerals such as phosphorus, iron, zinc and copper. In addition to their very low cost, pulses are among the top five foods with the highest micronutrient / price […]

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Goat milk, kiwi, buckwheat … These foods can also cause allergies!

March 27, 2020

Currently, only 14 allergens are required to be reported on product packaging. The food safety agency recommends adding emerging allergens to this list. Less known than “classic” allergens, certain foods such as kiwi, buckwheat or goat’s milk are the cause of serious allergies each year in France, warns the national health security agency (ANSES) in a document published […]

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All about Almond

March 27, 2020

Health profile Almond: understand everything in 2 min Great importance is given to the almond for its high content of phytosterols, monounsaturated fatty acids, vegetable proteins, soluble fibers, vitamins and minerals. In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States allows since 2003 to put on the labels of food products the following […]

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All about Apricot

March 27, 2020

Nutritional value of apricot   Fresh apricot, 3 medium fruits (105 g) Dried apricot, sulfurized, 6 halves (21 g) Calories 50 51 Protein 1.5g 0.7 g Carbohydrates 11.7g 13.2 g Fat 0.4 g 0.1g Dietary fiber 2.1g 1.5g Glycemic load  : Low Antioxidant power  : High                         Source: Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File , 2010 Apricot health profile Consumed fresh, dried, […]

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All about Acerola berries

March 27, 2020

What are Acerola berries? The acerola is a tree that grows in the tropical forests of South America (Brazil and the Caribbean) and can reach up to 5 meters in height. It produces bright red fruits that are similar to European cherry. Its berries are also called Barbados cherries or West Indian cherries The diameter and weight […]

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All about Seaweed

March 27, 2020

Nutritional value   Raw kelp and kombu, 100 g Raw wakame, 100 g Dulse and dried nori, 10 g Calories 43 45 21.7 Protein 1.7g 3.0g 3.6g Carbohydrates 9.6g 9.1 g 2.4g Fat 0.6g 0.6g 0.2g Dietary fiber 1.3 g 0.5 g 0.2g Glycemic load:    Not available Antioxidant power  :  Not available Sources  : Health Canada. Canadian Nutrient File, 2010. […]

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All about Rye

March 27, 2020

Health Tip – Gluten free Scientific name – Secale cereale Health profile Although rye was a popular cereal at one time, it is rarely found on our plates today. However, rye should have its place in a balanced diet, as it would have various beneficial effects on health. It would act among others against cardiovascular diseases, type […]

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Everything about Gluten – Gluten Intolerance – Gluten Free Foods

March 27, 2020

1. What is gluten? Digestive discomfort, throbbing fatigue, unexplained blues can be explained by gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. The effects of this intolerance can be reduced by avoiding foods that contain gluten. Gluten is a generic term for the proteins found in certain cereals: rye , oats , wheat , barley , kamut, spelled. The gluten proteins which cause celiac disease are […]

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Save the Farmer’s Seeds

March 27, 2020

Because they do not have the right to exchange seeds and plants, farmers find it increasingly difficult to cultivate tasty old varieties or terroir, or those that they develop to do without pesticides. Consumers are thus most of the time faced with vegetables, fruits, cereals and other foods from standard varieties, which are increasingly tasteless, unbalanced […]

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Is BIO soluble in chemicals?

March 27, 2020

SADDIER OBJECTIVE: Organic has become too serious a business to leave it in the hands of organic people. It should not interfere with Reasoned Agriculture, but can still represent market shares of interest to mass distribution and which should not be abandoned to our foreign “competitors”. In France, for bio as for the rest, we have scientists […]

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