Enlightened Eater

The winter of 2014 just goes on and on with  no sign of abating. Hibernating inside continues to appeal as does the allure of comfort food.  Yet here it is February,  Heart Month, the time when we should be paying special attention to healthy eating and exercise (not that we shouldn’t all year long, though).  […]

Have you heard of camelina oil? You’re not alone if you have no idea what I am talking about. It’s the new Canadian produced omega-3 rich oil by a group called Three Farmers,  and it’s chock full of omega-3 fats. Well, it’s actually not a new oil but just a recent addition to our  marketplace. […]

Omega-3 fats are definitely a hotbed of research. Scientists are investigating health benefits and disease-fighting properties of these essential fats right through the life cycle from pregnancy to the elderly. From neurological development of the fetus and learning and behaviour of young children to mood disorders in adults, eye health, cardiovascular disease risk and even […]

For decades, all unsaturated fats had a health halo bestowed upon them. It was during the time that cholesterol was the arch enemy of  heart health. Lowering blood cholesterol was the be all and end all of reducing your risk of having a heart attack and stroke.  But science evolves and research has now shown […]

We just don’t enough legumes- chick peas, lentils, kidney beans and the like. When you consider their amazing nutritional perks, it’s something we need to change. They’re prebiotic (promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in our gut), have anti-inflammatory action, are packed with fibre, both the kind that promotes regularity, blood cholesterol lowering and easier […]

This week, from February 2nd until  the 8th,  marks  Eating Disorder Awareness Week.  It’s an annual event presented by National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC),  a non-profit organization founded in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. First things, first.  How can you tell if a person has […]

“It’s so hard to know what olive oil to choose because so much of it is actually fraudulent….apparently mixed with soy oil.”  commented  Enlightened Eater Facebook fan,  Jennifer Kehler. Jennifer, you’re right.  News stories about fraudulent extra virgin olive oil seem to appear on a regular basis.  Some refer to extra virgin olive oil being […]

  A variety of fish, such as salmon, arctic char or  halibut,  are all delicious  with this type of  preparation but if you’re looking for maximum anti-inflammatory effects, go for omega-3 rich selections. Add in the onions and you’re getting a powerful anti-inflammatory wallop. l Grilled Fish with Caramelized Onions Serves 4 1 tbsp extra […]