In Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, esteemed food writer Mark Bittman talks about how to make an Indian dal that tastes as authentic as if you were eating it in India. He writes, “although you can cook any beans using these techniques and spices, you’re not likely to get the ideal consistency unless you shop […]
If you love salad rolls but have never used rice paper, here’s an easy introduction from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). They’re also a tasty alternative to deep fried spring rolls as a pre-dinner party munch. If you like, you can also add a small amount of shredded chicken or […]
Can you imagine getting nutritional advice to steer clear of any dark leafy green vegetables? Well, it happens on a regular basis for those who are prescribed the blood-thinning medication, Coumadin, a.k.a. warfarin. The very people who may benefit the most from all the advantages these foods provide won’t touch them due to medical directives. […]
Are you tired of hearing about foodborne illnesses? Well consider that, at this time of year as holiday festivities get underway, the risk of food poisoning can soar. While these illnesses are often thought of in terms of stomach problems, there’s much more to be concerned about. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of […]
Somehow as parents we expect that our kids can become healthy eaters overnight. We introduce them to nutritious eats at a young age but if they don’t like our offerings, we tend to give up too easily. If the broccoli gets shunned the first time it’s presented, it becomes a veggie that makes few appearances […]
Omega-3 fats have certainly been a hot topic lately. Study after study is showing that they offer a host of health benefits including those for heart health, maintaining your smarts and healthy vision. While many of the health advantages we hear about are those associated with the kinds of omega-3s found in cold water fish- […]
Kudos to Dietitians of Canada (DC), I am proud to say, my professional association for dietitians, representing almost 6000 members at the local, provincial and national levels. DC has made it clear that it agrees with NDP MP Libby Davies that the Government of Canada should be the leader in monitoring the sodium levels in […]
There are many surprising choices that top the banana’s potassium content. Sodium and potassium are two minerals that play a balancing act together in maintaining good health. Yet sodium always seems to get all the attention while potassium is often left out of the spotlight. Accumulating research, though, ought to make you take note of […]
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