Enlightened Eater

Sugar has been a very hot topic as of late with the latest research labelling it as a major culprit in the development of various diseases. But as you work towards slashing your sugar intake, before you throw the baby out with the bath water, keep in mind that it’s added sugars and those found […]

  Blueberries offer a potent array of weaponry against a long list of ills including heart disease and stroke, diabetes and cognitive decline. Scientists are now discovering the compounds and  mechanisms at work which defend against disease.  These berries not only protect endothelial function and boost insulin sensitivity but also act as a prebiotic and […]

Here’s a delicious way to fill your daily  bean quota – one that’s linked a decreased risk  of having a heart attack or stroke. The addition of the caramelized onions and cumin just before serving provides a fabulous flavour boost.  And freezing the leftover soup doesn’t diminish the onion hit. Split Pea Soup with Cumin […]

What do Passover and Easter have in common? While Passover may seem to be all about matzo, those celebrating the holiday know that it’s also about chocolate. Just check any store selling Passover goods and you’ll see shelf after shelf of the confection. It’s also about eggs, which seem to be in so many offerings. […]

If you’re celebrating Passover next week, there may be many meat-centric meal ahead of you. Even for vegetarians, this holiday can present challenges in terms of lighter fare. Somehow the recipes all seem to prepare us to go out into the desert for a very long time without food. Here’s a quick light lunch (or […]

In the Middle East, strained yogurt is known as labneh. Together with za’atar and olive oil, when I travel to Israel, it is one of my favourite breakfast choices each morning – along with all kinds of delicious salads, Israeli cheese, flatbreads and all kinds of fruit. Za’atar is a spice mix which varies depending […]

Here’s one of my favourite ways to eat Greek yogurt. It’s my current go-to afternoon snack. It fits the bill perfectly: it’s both filling and satisfying, tiding me over until dinner. It’s also really delicious! Heating the honey – if you have a microwave available – allows for it to disperse more evenly through the […]

It may be spring on the calendar but you can certainly still feel the winter chill. It’s a perfect time for risotto but if you substitute barley for the traditional rice,   the nutritional ratings  soar.  Barley is chock full of much need fibre – especially blood cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre — along with a range of […]