Healthy Eating — Conseil

Protein is an essential macronutrient for our bodies. It plays a key role in maintaining muscle mass, rebuilding damaged tissue, regulating enzymes, and even producing hormones. While animal protein has long been the norm, plant-based protein is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. Here are a few: Eco-friendly: Plant-based protein production generally has a lower environmental impact than animal protein production, contributing to more sustainable choices. Reduced risk of disease: Studies suggest that diets rich in plant-based protein may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Variety of available sources: Plant-based protein comes from...

The gray days of autumn are setting in, affecting our energy levels. Let’s face it: maintaining optimal energy during this time of year isn’t always easy. Racing season is coming to an end, making way for the recovery period. Healthy eating can definitely help us stay on track throughout the fall and winter. But what does “eating well” really mean? This concept varies from person to person, but the general idea is that eating well means consuming a variety of foods to promote health and well-being. A healthy, varied diet combined with an active lifestyle is the winning formula. In...

In January, we get back on the right ''track''. After tourtière and champagne, we get back to our good habits. CHALLENGE #1 - Let’s eat whole grains! 🥣🍝 Whole grains and unprocessed carbohydrates are digested more slowly, which is great for keeping us feeling full. They also provide lots of energy, which is perfect for busy days and strenuous activities such as shoveling, long-duration sports like alpine hiking, hockey, skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, fat biking... Here are some examples of whole grains to add to our menu: brown or wild rice, quinoa, buckwheat, spelt, amaranth, barley, rye, rolled oats, multigrain...

When we exercise, cardiovascular health is important, isn’t it? Danielle, Zenit’s nutritionist, introduces us to 4 superhero ingredients found in Zenit snacks that benefit heart health.🤎1) OATS: We love them! Let’s start with rolled oats, that wonderful ingredient found in many Zenit snacks. We’ll soon understand why we add them almost everywhere."The organic large-flake oats I use in Zenit snacks come from Olofée Farm in Saguenay. The word «Olofée» means: «Rising in the wind thanks to acquired speed». Olofée is a wonderful family business founded in 1974. Today, the farm processes more than 17,000 metric tonnes of oats per year."...