​It is during one of our most important hiking expeditions on the Chemin de St-Rémi in May 2014 that we were inspired.
 
We found that healthy alternatives in several regions throughout the province of Quebec were insufficient and did not offer properly balanced nutrients. It was often difficult for us during our 925 km expedition between Magog and the Gaspe area to find a sustaining snack.
 
We had already explored the possibilities with our raw Balanced Snack Bites which were not dehydrated, and had found the preservation aspect to be less than ideal.
 
Immediately upon our return, we entered our test kitchen and created a healthy snack that could stay fresh without refrigeration, meaning that it could be brought on all our expeditions.
 
Since then, we never leave home without our Les Rémis – Vegetable Bites, a tribute to the proud builders of the Chemin St-Rémi.

​Take the example of carbohydrates. Did you know that an excess of carbohydrates (sugars) in your blood can create a hormonal unbalance (measured through a sharp increase in insulin), which in turn results in the storage of glucose in form of fats (obesity). One of insulin’s roles is to bring back the blood sugar levels to normal. Through these excesses, we ask of our body an additional effort, which means it has to work overtime, losing precious energy in the process. Channel these efforts towards something you truly deserve! Be healthy, and that starts through well-balanced snacks.

​If you already have enough fatty reserves in your body, take a minute and ask yourself “Why would I eat more carbohydrates?”
 
Loving your body; it’s all about giving it the right healthy nutrients, in the right proportions, at the right moment.

Families and Food Enthusiasts are invited to take part in this event to discover the upsides of the agri-food industry.
 
On the menu:
Discover local gastronomy, taste local products and meet the chefs behind their creations, explore different growers and artisans who will be sure to catch your attention… and fill your tummies!
Crédit: Québecoriginal (www.bonjourquebec.com) 
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ADVENTURE: a few weeks after turning the page on her career as B&B innkeeper, Monique Poirier and Leslie John Hopper start fresh, professionally and personally, with an adventure that starts symbolically by an excursion of over 900 km between the Eastern Townships and the Gaspe Region. Read more on lerefletdulac.com (French only).