Enlightened Eater

Toronto is finally getting some global recognition in the food world. Unfortunately it’s not the kind of attention we’d like. Everyone is hearing about the Canadian National Exhibition and the Cronutburger’s possible link to foodborne illness. Here’s a replay from last November with some tips on avoiding food poisoning.   Are you tired of hearing […]

It’s definitely time for the thrill of the grill. But considering just how long the BBQ season has become, practicing some grilling smarts is a wise idea. They not only promote healthier options but also keep foodborne illnesses at bay. Here are ten tips for enlightened grilling: •    Bump meat from its leading role All […]

If you’re a BBQ aficionado,  likely this past weekend marked the start of your grilling season.  But as there can be some downsides to eating grilled  food, practicing BBQ  smarts is a wise idea. And one way is to spice it up. In a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, University of […]

Today’s headlines about leafy green vegetables might leave you wanting to skip this section of the produce aisles. “Leafy greens top source of food poisoning in U.S.” and “Leafy green vegetables top source of food poisoning: CDC” screamed just a few of the numerous headlines.   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released study […]

Since I’ve been the bearer of warnings about fish and various unpleasant consequences, I figured I may as well finish the job. After all, forewarned is forearmed. While my previous cautionary tales were about improperly labelled fish and potential tummy troubles, these deal with food safety issues alone – issues you might want to be […]

On Monday I posted about my concern with escolar masquerading as  white tuna and butterfish. I did so as a result of a discussion I had on the weekend with a physician who loved butterfish and white tuna but also didn’t know the cause of his occasional stomach upsets after eating sushi.  Little did I […]

Though science continues to back the wisdom that fish is brain food, there are times when you need to use your smarts to make it a healthy choice.  While most varieties offer a range of disease-fighting perks, there are a few you don’t want to get your hooks into. The problem is that sometimes  you […]

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 […]