Water, an essential element of our body
Description of the water Water is an essential element for the functioning of our organism, but in order to obtain its benefits it is necessary to choose well its water …
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What is lactose? All about this carbohydrate
Lactose is a carbohydrate (or “sugar”) naturally present in dairy products (from cows, goats or ewes). It is composed of glucose and galactose and is digested with an enzyme called …
Mint
Health Profile The vast majority of studies on mint were performed on oil extracted from this plant rather than the consumption of the leaves. This section will discuss fresh, dried …
Processed foods: Everything you need to know (to avoid them!)
Long neglected by nutritionists, food processing by the agri-food industry plays a significant role in the chronic disease epidemic. Why it is important to identify highly processed foods The notion …
Cucumber : everything you need to know about this vegetable close to pickles
Cucumber is the very example of the refreshing vegetable. Moreover, it is so often eaten raw that you almost forget that it can be eaten cooked, cooking it a little …
Iron-rich foods to fight anemia
Anemia is a decrease in the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the cells. It is characterized by a set of unpleasant symptoms such as intense fatigue, shortness …
Coconut and its health benefits
Coconut is the exotic fruit par excellence. It is commercially available in various forms: whole, grated, shaved, in chips, milk, cream or water. It can be cooked in both salty …
Coffee
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. It is grown in more than 70 countries, the two main world producers being Brazil and Colombia. Canada’s …
Cinnamon
Known since ancient times, cinnamon is an aromatic vegetable substance derived from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. Its original shape looks like small tubes, but it is often …
The lentil: green, brown, coral
The lentil has been part of human food since prehistoric times. One of the smallest legumes, the lentil has the advantage of requiring a shorter cooking time than most legumes. …
Ginger
Ginger has long been consumed around the world to relieve various ailments such as rheumatism, nausea, colds and headaches. Ginger can be used in different forms, such as capsules, powder, …
Curcuma
Turmeric is used as a spice as well as a colouring agent in food preparations. It is also one of the main constituents of curry, a mixture of spices particularly …