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Eat more vegetable protein

Tips and tricks

Your grocery bill keeps increasing and you're looking for ways to reduce it? You're in the right place!

Legumes

How to cook dried legumes

Cooking legumes is a great way to save money, even more so if you choose dried legumes that keep for a long time in the pantry and cost a fraction of the price. Here's everything you need to know in order to cook dried legumes with ease.

Eat more vegetable protein

How our food choices can improve our health and the health of the planet

Eat more vegetable protein

How to reduce your meat consumption

Reducing your meat consumption while incorporating more plant-based proteins is good for your health and your wallet. Legumes, whether eaten whole or in flour form, offer a multitude of options for changing our eating habits, one meal at a time. Here are some tips to help you do just that!

Choose the right ingredients

Eating better - Where to start?

You're in the right place! Whether you know a little or a lot about food, whether you consider yourself to be a beginner, or if you're more at the intermediate or advanced level, Shop Smarter, Eat Better will help you along you on your path - from whatever level you’re at!

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Dried beans

Important sources of protein and iron, rich in fibre, legumes are your health allies!

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TVP

Textured vegetable protein (TVP for short!) is a low-processed and, above all, anti-waste food!

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Canola

Canola, an ingredient from Quebec, is ideal for your hot and cold recipes!

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Lentils

Lentils can be used in every kind of recipe: try them and you'll love them!

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Flax

Flax, a great nutty solution!

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Barley

That's right: barley is grown in Quebec and offers many benefits!

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Yellow pea

Yellow peas, Quebec's star ingredient for your best recipes!

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Tempeh

Tempeh: the secret ingredient in many a sauté dish!