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6 good reasons to eat beans and lentils

April 23, 2018

Rich in nutrients, legumes are excellent for your health. Here are 6 good reasons to increase your consumption. 1. They help keep the line A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that people who consumed beans were 27% less likely than those who did not eat to be obese; that […]

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12 fresh foods to be kept separately

April 20, 2018

You come back from the grocery store with your basket full of beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables, but a few days later, they make gray mine. Here are some conservation rules to keep your food fresh longer. Leave the cucumbers apart Many fruits and fresh foods – tomatoes (yes, it’s a fruit), bananas and melons – produce ethylene […]

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Fats and proteins good for your health

April 20, 2018

An exclusively vegetal diet may have immune deficiencies. In fact, the body requires the consumption of healthy proteins and fats, the former contributing to the growth and maintenance of cells – antibodies, among others – the latter being metabolizing agents for the body. The truth about fat: some are good for you Numerous reports of the […]

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8 truths about coconut oil according to nutrition experts

April 20, 2018

In recent years, coconut oil has attracted a lot of interest from social networks and the internet. However, you have to look twice before you buy coconut oil galore. Coconut and saturated fat As incredible as it may sound, coconut oilcontains six times more saturated fat than olive oil, or about 12 grams per table spoon. “For most people, […]

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10 foods richer in potassium than a banana

April 20, 2018

A banana gives you less than 10% of your daily dose of potassium. Here are other sources of this essential mineral for your health. Butternut squash This sweet-tasting root vegetable beats potassium banana with 582 mg of this precious mineral per cup (250 ml), compared to 420 mg for banana. According to Health Canada, an adult should drink 4700 mg of potassium […]

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11 iron-rich foods for vegetarians

April 20, 2018

Refraining from eating meat should not be synonymous with iron deficiency, a mineral essential to our health. Here’s how to get your daily dose of iron with plant foods. Pumpkin seeds, a source of iron Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron for vegetarians. A small handful contains 1 mg iron, or 5% of the recommended daily […]

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Cherries: 7 benefits and health benefits of cherry

April 20, 2018

Tasty with desire and ideal as a snack or dessert, the cherry has many benefits and health virtues unrecognized. Health benefits and virtues of cherries Nutritional value of the cherry A serving of 125 g of cherries provides 75 calories. Cherries provide beta-carotene – especially sour cherries (6 mg per 100 g) -, some vitamin C […]

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Fruit and vegetable juices: good or bad for health?

April 20, 2018

Fruit and vegetable juices can help us eat more fruits and vegetables every day. But are these juices good or bad for our health? Are fruit and vegetable juices good or bad for our health? Doctors and nutritionists urge their patients to eat more fruits and whole vegetables to benefit from all the nutrients. It is recommended to […]

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20 fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants that you should eat

April 19, 2018

Which foods are the richest in antioxidants? Researchers at the Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging have measured a variety of products according to the ORAC index, which measures their ability to absorb free radicals. Their super power, actually! Here are the 20 fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants that you should eat. 1. Prunes Fresh […]

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Vegan diet: 13 unusual reactions of the human body

April 19, 2018

 Here’s how the body reacts to the vegan diet and its health benefits. Discover also the risks and disadvantages of veganism. A first benefit of the vegan diet: you could lose weight People on a vegan diet  feel more satisfied after a meal because they consume food stuffed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. A study recently published in the Journal of […]

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The virtues of the carrot

April 19, 2018

 Carrots have been mistaken for the bad reputation of raising blood sugar, as the type of sugar in the carrot quickly turns into blood glucose. But as it does not contain much, it remains a magical food that has many virtues for health. The carrot perfectly illustrates the difference between glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load […]

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Nutritional label instructions for use

April 19, 2018

The nutrition label contains a lot of information, not always easy to understand. Here’s how to decode nutritional information written in small print. The part The first thing to look for is the reference portion, referred to as “Nutrient Value”. It gives the amount of fat, calories and nutrients it contains. Compare that portion to the one you […]

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Never without my tools

April 19, 2018

You would like to garden but you do not know where to start? Step one: Get good tools. A visit to the garden center may plunge you into the most total confusion. Do not panic! You do not need all the tools that are selling. Here is a short list of essential materials. Using long-handled tools can prevent back pain […]

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Protect your garden against unwanted

April 19, 2018

 If your vegetable beds look like an emergency care unit during flu, it may be because of the way you water them. My vegetable plants are often affected by diseases First, avoid watering at night, advise experienced market gardeners. Plants are more susceptible to diseases when they stay wet all night long. Then avoid watering their leaves […]

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Birds and butterflies: how to attract them to our garden?

April 19, 2018

The flowers and plants give color to your garden, but it is the wild life that makes it truly alive. Here’s what you should plant to attract small visitors. Butterflies love the echinacea nectar while many songbirds feed on their seeds. Buddleia or butterfly tree (Buddleia) Buddleia resembles a late-flowering lilac; its branches of fragrant flowers are […]

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