Enlightened Eater

As you head outdoors this weekend, are you heeding the advice to wear sunscreen? If so, here’s a reminder that even though your skin may be exposed to the  intense summer sun’s rays, your production of the sunshine vitamin is being blocked.  So even if you’re outside basking in the sun, don’t forget your vitamin […]

•    Protein boosts your metabolic rate In scientific terms, protein induces thermogenesis – a heating effect on the body.  Think of it as turning up your thermostat and burning more fuel. While all 3 macronutrients – protein, fat and carbohydrates – increase your calorie burning after you eat them, protein has the greatest impact.   This […]

Protein is hot.  While sugar and fat have had their reputations tarnished at various times – look at  sugar right  now – protein’s star is on the rise.  You can tell just by looking at food packages   trumpeting their protein content or added protein.  Protein bars, protein drinks and even added protein cereals are all […]

How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]

“Rosie, Can you do an article on Stevia and stevia based sugar replacements like Truvia? I am reading conflicting information on the web, between doctors and dietitians believe it? It is hard to tell if the concerns about the GM corn based filler in Truvia are legit, or if its more anti-Monsanto anti-GM hoopla,”  asks […]

“Rosie, what are your thoughts about all these people who are staying away from sugar now… looking for ketchup without sugar, etc…  Even thinking that natural sugars are bad. Any thoughts? Besides tuning them out? Or suggesting they keep to the perimeter of the grocery store!”, asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Jennifer Burnham. Jennifer, you’re […]

There’s an  unfamiliar culprit lurking on the disease front these days –advanced glycation end products (AGEs).  AGEs   have been riding under the radar for most people but not so in scientific circles. Researchers have been investigating these substances and the increased risk for a range of diseases in those with diabetes.  But more and […]

Want to slow down the ravages of  time? Then it may be time to slash your AGEs. No –  we’re not talking about fibbing about your date of birth  or plastic surgery to look younger but the lessening of the effects of harmful substances known as  AGEs or  advanced glycation end products.  And according to […]