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Should you go for protein bars? What they really provide (and what they hide)

Should you go for protein bars? What they really provide (and what they hide)

Whether in the sports section of your supermarket or at your favorite gym, it's impossible to miss them: protein bars are everywhere. Touted as the perfect ally for our fast-paced days and sports sessions, they promise energy and muscle in just a few mouthfuls. But do these little bars really live up to their promise? Are they a good...

Cooked or raw? How to preserve the vitamins in your vegetables

Cooked or raw? How to preserve the vitamins in your vegetables

It's a little dilemma that comes up a lot in the kitchen: should you eat your vegetables raw to fill up on vitamins, or cook them to make them easier to digest? We hear a bit of everything on the subject, and it's normal to get confused. So let's take a five-minute break and sort out what's best for smart, gourmet cooking, without losing out on nutrients ;)

The cheap ingredient that cleanses the intestines more than detox juice!

The cheap ingredient that cleanses the intestines more than detox juice!

If you've tried green juice, a morning shot or digestive tea and still feel that your intestines aren't working properly, you may be overlooking a powerful - and incredibly cheap - ingredient that could change everything: oat bran. Yes, that's right. It's not pretty, it doesn't go viral on TikTok, but it is one of the most effective foods for cleansing the intestines in a natural, safe and long-lasting way. And the best part?

Chlorophyll: why spring makes us want to eat green?

Chlorophyll: why spring makes us want to eat green?

As soon as the first rays of sunshine appear, a reflex takes hold. We put away the winter soups, look at the young shoots, dream of crisp salads, fresh herbs and green peas. Like a visceral urge to eat "green". But what if it wasn't just a matter of fashion or Instagrammable plates? What if this attraction to green had a basis?

Do you really know what all the symbols on your oven mean?

Do you really know what all the symbols on your oven mean?

Let's be honest: how many of the oven symbols do you actually use? Two, three... if you're lucky? If you've ever looked at the oven roulette with a certain amount of suspicion, you're not alone. Because these icons, sometimes as abstract as an Egyptian hieroglyphic, actually hide very useful functions that can change the outcome of your recipes. This is the definitive guide to the symbols of the...

A nighttime trick to wake up feeling lighter, with a flatter stomach and a grateful gut!

A nighttime trick to wake up feeling lighter, with a flatter stomach and a grateful gut!

If you often wake up with a bloated stomach, a heavy belly or even gas, you're not alone. The good news is that there are functional, tasty and easy-to-prepare foods that can help a lot with the nighttime digestive process. Below, discover the nighttime combo that nutritionists love and that helps reduce bloating while you sleep. And the best part: it's tasty,...

Understanding labels: how to make healthier choices at the market!

Understanding labels: how to make healthier choices at the market!

Have you ever stood in the supermarket aisle trying to understand what healthy really is? With increasingly flashy packaging and terms like "fit", "light", "zero" and "natural", the confusion is real. But behind every package, there's a label - and it's the label that reveals the truth. Learning to read and interpret labels is an essential skill for anyone who wants to take care of their health in a...

How to use very ripe strawberries in easy homemade desserts

How to use very ripe strawberries in easy homemade desserts

It happens every year: we buy a tray of strawberries with the best intentions: a salad, a quick dessert, maybe for breakfast with yogurt, but a few days later, there they are, still in the drawer of the fridge. Too soft to eat as is, but still too good to throw away. The good news is that, when strawberries reach that point of ripeness when they are at their sweetest, they are...

The spring superfoods you must have on your plate

The spring superfoods you must have on your plate

As soon as the warm weather sets in, we can feel that something is changing in our cravings. Gone are the days of heavy dishes and hearty gratins. We're dreaming of greenery, freshness and crunch on our plates! And just the thing, because spring is bursting with superfoods. These little marvels not only delight our taste buds, but also give us a real boost...

This breakfast has more fiber than a plate of salad!

This breakfast has more fiber than a plate of salad!

When we think of fiber-rich foods, we usually think of salads, legumes and leafy vegetables. But what many people don't know is that a well put together breakfast can contain more fiber than a plate of salad - and still be delicious, practical and satiating! The star of this meal? A functional combination of oats, chia, fruit and seeds, which provides a real fiber boost...

7 meatless spinach recipes that taste like cooking done right

7 meatless spinach recipes that taste like cooking done right

For years, spinach had the reputation of being a boring dish, almost a child's punishment. But it was enough for a mother or a grandmother to prepare it with care, with a well-done stir-fry and the right amount of salt, for everything to change. They have that humble and honest character that we value so much in traditional cooking. A vegetable that has managed to stay in our kitchens without making noise,...

Don't throw away artichoke leaves. Find out how to turn them into a wellness elixir!

Don't throw away artichoke leaves. Find out how to turn them into a wellness elixir!

When we prepare artichokes in the kitchen, we often find ourselves discarding a significant amount of the outer leaves and stems, considering them unusable. However, these "scraps" conceal surprising beneficial properties and can be reused in clever ways, reducing food waste. An excellent example is artichoke leaf infusion, a healthy and easy drink...

This fermented food is good for the gut and hardly anyone takes advantage of it!

This fermented food is good for the gut and hardly anyone takes advantage of it!

When we talk about fermented foods that are good for the gut, most people immediately think of yogurt or kombucha. But there is a probiotic-rich, cheap and accessible food that is still little explored in everyday diets: sauerkraut. Made from the natural fermentation of cabbage, sauerkraut is a real nutritional powerhouse...