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Does eating late at night really make you fat?

Does eating late at night really make you fat?

It's a phrase we've all heard at least once: "If you eat after 8pm, you'll get fat." It's as if there's some magical alarm in our bodies that decides to turn every late-night bite into a superfluous kilo. But is it really that simple? Spoiler: as is often the case in nutrition, the answer is a little more nuanced than we'd like to believe. Let's get to the bottom of it...

No diet, no guilt: the power of functional food

No diet, no guilt: the power of functional food

Have you ever heard of functional nutrition? This concept is gaining ground in the habits of those looking for more health, energy and disease prevention without resorting to drugs or supplements. And the good news is: it's not about a restrictive diet, but about making more strategic and conscious choices in your diet.

Expired foods: 5 you can eat and 5 you should throw away now!

Expired foods: 5 you can eat and 5 you should throw away now!

Have you ever thrown away food just because it "expired"? You may have made a mistake! Find out the 5 foods you can eat even after expiration (without risk) and the 5 you should get rid of right away. We reveal everything to avoid waste-and bad surprises!

3 functional drinks for more energy and mood

3 functional drinks for more energy and mood

In the world of functional food, some drinks are gaining ground by combining natural ingredients with beneficial effects on health. Among the current favorites are golden milk, ginger shots and the famous detox juice. But do these elixirs of goodness deliver what they promise? Here's what experts say about each of them - and how to include them in your routine with balance.

Pollutants in our glasses: European wines contaminated with PFAS

Pollutants in our glasses: European wines contaminated with PFAS

A glass of red with dinner, a sip of rosé in the sun... In France, wine is much more than a drink. It's a way of life, a tradition, a shared pleasure. But in the last few days, news has disturbed the tranquillity of our aperitifs: several studies have revealed the massive presence of PFAS in European wines, those famous "eternal pollutants" we hear more and more about...

5 tips to make your tomatoes last longer!

5 tips to make your tomatoes last longer!

Tomatoes are versatile and delicious ingredients that are part of everyday cooking - whether in a sauce, salad or on toast with olive oil. But who hasn't bought beautiful tomatoes and, a few days later, found some already shriveled, moldy or even melting in the fruit bowl? The good news is that, with a few simple tricks, you can keep tomatoes fresh for much longer. Check them out!

This fraisier puts a French pastry in the record books!

This fraisier puts a French pastry in the record books!

On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the town of Argenteuil in the Val-d'Oise region of France entered the record books with the longest strawberry cake ever made. This pastry-making feat, orchestrated by La Maison Héloïse and its chef Youssef El Gatou, beat the previous record held by Italy since 2019! :)

That little puddle in your yogurt is liquid gold, and we explain why.

That little puddle in your yogurt is liquid gold, and we explain why.

Many people throw away yogurt whey without knowing that they are losing a good dose of nutrients. This transparent liquid is not a waste product, nor a product failure: it is a valuable part, rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. Why is it formed? How to use it? Here we tell you.

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