Is Turmeric Beneficial for Health and for Athletes?
Turmeric is an orange-yellow spice originating from South Asia and is particularly popular in Indian cuisine hence its nickname “Indian Saffron”. Its active ingredient, a polyphenol called curcumin, gives it antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Thus, it can be increasingly found in the form of supplements and in various products. So, should we go so far […]
What to Eat and What to Avoid If You Have Gout?
This article was originally written on April 1, 2019 and fully updated on September 21, 2020. Gout is a disease related to arthritis that has been known for hundreds of years. Indeed, gout is sometimes called the disease of the kings, since it is associated with a diet high in fat, animal protein and alcohol. […]
Our Most Popular Articles from 2018
Fibromyalgia, sports, arthritis, fermented foods, FODMAP are topics that caught your eye in 2018. Here are the 10 most popular articles from our blog this year.
Fibromyalgia: 5 Diet Tips to Cope With It
In my previous article on fibromyalgia, I shared how a low-FODMAP diet can help manage its associated gastrointestinal symptoms. If this type of diet isn’t for you, or if you have neither stomach aches nor other functional digestive issues, I have a few other tips to help you live better with fibromyalgia. Note that these […]
Fibromyalgia and FODMAP: A Possible Solution?
Fibromyalgia (FM) affects between 2 and 4% of the population. Up until now, there are no efficient solutions to manage the symptoms associated with fibromyalgia (FM). However, according to a group of researchers, a low-FODMAP* diet could not only reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, but also improve quality of life and reduce pain for people affected by […]