Enlightened Eater

Beets have been underrated as a heart healthy option. Not only do they contain blood cholesterol lowering fibre, but they’re also rich sources of folate and a relatively new group of antioxidants known as betalaines. As for the   hearts of palm, contrary to popular opinion, they don’t contain palm oil. In fact, they provide very […]

Are you enjoying carbs at dinner or are you steering clear?  Research shows that if you’re practicing girth control,  having carbs at night can offer an assortment of health perks. And here’s a very tasty way to have them. This simple recipe is adapted from my book The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). […]

Fatty fish such as salmon are one of the only foods that naturally  contain significant amounts of vitamin D with a 3-ounce (cooked) serving  supplying a whopping   450 IU. l Here’s a simple, yet so flavor-packed  way to boost your vitamin D totals while  getting in your heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.  The leftovers are […]

This Monday marks the start of Passover, the Jewish celebration commemorating the freedom of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt.  There are many symbols of the festival but none is better known than matzo.  In their haste to flee Egypt, the Jews could not wait for their bread to rise and thus, unleavened bread […]

Here’s something green for St. Patrick’s Day!  Just kidding.  This Mediterranean dish, from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide,  is great for anytime of the year. This combination of North African and Italian flavours works well with other dark leafy greens such as spinach.  Enjoy it as an appetizer  atop  toasted slices of […]

With school holidays on next week’s calendar for many families, it’s another ideal time to get the picky eaters into the kitchen. There’s nothing like getting them involved in food preparation to help them expand their food horizons. Hands-on experiences not only teach kids about how to fend for themselves in the kitchen  when they’re […]

The Mediterranean is hot, hot, hot. No I’m not referring to the weather but to the eating pattern. The Med Diet has been making headlines around the world all week. No doubt you have heard about the major study published this week in the new England Journal of Medicine which showed that subjects at high […]

Phyllo, filo or fillo – however you spell it- is an amazing ingredient for making lighter pastry options. Look for it in the freezer at your local supermarket. One sheet has under 50 calories and one gram of fat. But if you slather it with butter or oil, obviously the calorie and fat counts can […]