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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 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 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 …
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 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 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, …
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 …