Sébastien's favorite

Sébastien, who will manage our Gréber Boulevard branch (Gatineau sector) from 2020 to 2023, has had a successful career in the industry. After a first stint at La Boite à Grains in the early 2010s, his passion for natural and organic products remains intact. "Working in a supermarket supermarket, I like to think that I'm helping to promote a better, greener way of life. I'm doing a little something for the planet"..

He introduces us to his favorite product, organic wheatgrass from the Quebec company Blé de Vie.

Why organic wheatgrass?

Every year, in spring and fall, I do cures that follow the cycle of the seasons. In spring, I prefer wheatgrass juice, which cleanses and detoxifies the body. Wheatgrass is naturally rich in chlorophyll and has multiple benefits, such as improving blood oxygenation.

Blé de vie offers a top-quality product.

How do you eat wheatgrass?

I generally take a cure of about a month, between May and June, with two capsules once a day. Just dissolve two cubes of organic wheatgrass in a glass of water, and you're done!

What advice would you give to people who want to do a similar cure?

The key is to take it gradually. Wheatgrass helps detoxify the body, and the reaction can sometimes be intense, with the appearance of pimples on the skin. So it's best to start the first week with one cube a day, and then increase the quantity later on.

Do you have a favorite meal of the day?

I'd have to say supper, because that's when I have the most time to cook. I experiment a lot, with my inspirations of the day, giving priority to vegetarian foods.

It's easy to indulge in simple dishes. Just pan-roast the vegetables of your choice and serve with tortillas for a delicious, nutritious meal! I also enjoy cooking with millet, which has an interesting nutty taste, or making a homemade shepherd's pie with buckwheat.

What does healthy eating mean to you?

Personally, I prefer vegetarian food, but I would say that my first criterion is organic. I always choose organic first, then local. It's a way for me to get a message across, because organic is the direction all producers should be heading in, to create a better future.

Tell us about your health habits. Do you have any to share?

I've been doing a little less since the start of the pandemic, but sport is an important part of my life balance. My goal is for people to come up to me on my 80th birthday and say "there's a problem, you don't look 80 at all!" (laughs).

I love field hockey, soccer and tennis, and I also go running from time to time. I've already taken part in a half-marathon, but felt I hadn't trained enough. I'd like to do one again in the future, but better prepared.

Thank you Sébastien for sharing your passion with us!

Blé de vie organic wheatgrass

In 2022, Quebec-based Blé de vie will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Its goal is to contribute to your health and well-being by offering you a 100% pure plant extract packed with benefits. Organic wheatgrass is useful in many ways: blood circulation, oxygenation of the blood and detoxification of the body.

Discover this product in store and learn more here.