Going gluten-free can be an incredibly daunting task – even nowadays with all the information at your fingertips on the internet. It’s not just about reading labels and looking ...
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Whole Grain Rotini with Smoked Tomatoes, Blue cheese and Sorrel-Infused Oil
In my last post, I offered tips from Barilla Executive Chef Lorenzo ...
Whole Grains Month: Roasted Salmon with Tomato and Roasted Garlic Farro
It’s nearing the end of Whole Grains Month but I’m in store ...
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The real stinger in the buzz about bees
*The original version of this story was to appear in Macleans magazine in 2016. I am posting it with permission from Macleans. i i Buzz the Bee, the yellow and black mascot, which usually appears on boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios, once again vanished this past spring leaving only a white outline as the […]
The gifts my mother gave me
As you may have noticed, I have not posted in quite a while. The reason for my absence is that I lost my mother last month. As I write this on Mother’s Day and reflect upon the life of this amazing woman, I wanted to share with you what a profound impact she had on […]
The most important thing you should do before you go gluten-free
For some people to Take the Fight out of Food, the theme of this year’s Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month, means solving digestive woes. As I mentioned in my last post, there are steps to take when it comes to ending food battles. These include: 1. Spot the problem. Define what’s causing your fight […]
Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month: Take the fight out of food!
It’s hard to believe it’s already March and that means, it’s Dietitians of Canada Nutrition Month. This year’s theme, Take the fight out of food!, expresses so much about what is happening on the food and nutrition front nowadays. And front is definitely the right word as many people are at war with their food […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Are GMO foods nutritious and safe?
“Rosie, could you please help me understand the issues regarding GMO. I find it difficult to find credible, non-partisan information. How do you answer the questions: are GMO foods nutritious and safe? I have another question- about this link. Do you want to tackle it for me? http://www.realfarmacy.com/plu-code-fruit/ Love your writings!!!!”, says Enlightened Eater Facebook […]
What’s the best diet for arthritis sufferers? Part 2
In my last post, I sorted through some fact and fiction about arthritis and diet – particularly foods that are frequently avoided. All too often, though, when it comes to dietary solutions for various ills, people focus more on what they should cut out rather than what they should eat. While it’s true there are […]
Your Facebook questions answered: What’s the best diet for arthritis sufferers?
Q: “Recently a friend asked why I wasn’t following an anti-inflammatory diet (gluten, dairy, sugar and red meat free – from a naturopath) for my arthritis. The diet was prescribed to her for psoriatic arthritis. However, mine is osteoarthritis (OA). So, I was looking for some thoughts on arthritis-related diet. Perhaps leaning towards anti-inflammatory […]
The many aliases of sugar lurking in your food
Canadians want to know how much sugar is added to our food- not surprising considering a recent study found that two thirds of packaged food in Canada have added sugar. Just a few years ago, it seemed that Health Canada wanted to help us in our quests to make healthier choices by including an Added […]
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