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Soft drinks now taxed in France
Among the measures of the austerity plan announced by the French government last week, there is a new tax that specifically targets soft drinks. Prime Minister François Fillon said “it is normal to tax beverages in which sugar is added,” which are “the root of high health care costs.” At the same time, the French […]
Have you tried a Piadina yet?
Piadina is a thin Italian unleavened flatbread, typically prepared in the Romagna region. It is usually made with white flour, lard or olive oil, salt, and water. After cooking, the piadina is folded and filled with a variety of savoury or sweet fillings (ham, cheese, nutella, etc.). Nowadays, very good piadinas can also be enjoyed […]
Drinking Green Tea for Good Health
Although green tea has been part of traditional Chinese medicine for over 4,000 years, it is only in the past two decades that this thirst-quenching and invigorating beverage has become a fad in the West.
A sandwich with an [almost] unlimited shelf life?
Your favourite sandwich could soon remain unspoiled for years in your bag. Scientists at the University of Minnesota have discovered the astonishing properties of ‘bisin’, which is produced by naturally occurring, nontoxic bacteria, and which doesn’t cause any allergy. The beauty of this compound is that it kills harmful bacteria, including salmonella, listeria and the […]
From sprint to marathon
Note by Cinzia: Our regular readers already know our team member Éloïse, through the articles that she has written here on Pestoblog. In her latest article here, we learn two things: Firstly, that her university course at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy keeps her super busy. And secondly, that the members of the […]
Want to live 15 years longer? Follow the Mediterranean diet!
The benefits of the mediterranean diet have been known for quite a while already. A recent study from Maastricht University in the Netherlands, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has demonstrated that combining this diet with a healthy lifestyle, i.e. regular exercise, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight, can add up to […]
Canadian cheese makers win big at the American Cheese Society competition
The American Cheese Society hold its 2011 conference and competition in Montreal, last week. Many Canadian cheeses made from cows’ milk were named as category winners, and Louis D’or, a firm, organic, farmstead cheese produced by Fromagerie du Presbytère in Quebec, placed third overall in the ‘Best of Show’. You will find the complete list […]
Our “Heart-Healthy” Meal Plans snagged top spot of Best Diets Rankings
A panel of 22 health experts including nutritionists and specialists in diabetes, heart health, human behavior, and weight loss, reviewed detailed assessments of the 20 most popular diets, and top-ranked the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet. We are very excited about this result, which proves the effectiveness of our Heart-Healthy Meal Plans. Indeed, […]
Meditate Your Way to Better Health
Tune out the world, forget your worries, relax. This is what meditation allows you to do. Meditate and you will gradually become aware of what is happening inside you and around you in an objective manner. Medical research conducted over the last 40 years shows that meditation leads to many measurable psychological and physiological benefits. […]
And Noah planted a vineyard
Recent archaeological evidence shows that the earliest known production of wine took place in Armenia around 6000 years ago. An undeniably fascinating discovery, if we believe that Noah, the biblical Patriarch planted a vineyard on Mount Ararat after the flood, in a place that is not too far off from these archaeological digs.
Apples and Yogurt at McDonald’s
McDonald’s just announced that, by the beginning of next year, the children’s meal boxes will include a strawberry yogurt, a half-order of apples and a half-order of fries. This is obviously a step in the right direction, but critics complain that these changes dont’go far enough to fight childhood obesity. McDonald’s in the U.S. is […]
Omega-3/Omega-6: It’s All About Balance!
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are ‘essential’ fatty acids required by the human body for making substances that are vital to its proper functioning, but the body cannot produce them itself. Therefore it must get them from our diet.
