At a recent event at Toronto’s Brassaii Restaurant, hosted by The Flavour Your Life Campaign, Robert Beauchemin, well known Montreal food writer, anthropologist, and olive oil expert, sorted through the fact and fiction about quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). At the same time, guests were treated to a variety of offerings, both savoury and […]
5 top reasons to eat dates Talk about the wisdom of the ages: biblical writings show us that agricultural products known as the Seven Species, that were revered in ancient times, are now a hotbed of scientific research. The Seven Species include wheat, barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives and pomegranates. At this time of year, […]
Kiwis may be small but they certainly pack a mighty nutritional punch. While they were originally known as a Chinese gooseberry, they were first grown commercially in New Zealand. These fuzzy little fruits were then named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. It’s hard to believe but they only started appearing in most North […]
It’s September and that means it’s time to celebrate Whole Grains Month. And there’s no better time to be adventurous in your whole grain eating. Including barley is a super way to start. All too often, it’s used only in soups but considering its wonderfully chewy texture, surprising versatility and nutritional perks, it’s under-utilized. Barley’s […]
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 […]
Maintaining a healthy endothelium may indeed be the foundation to keeping your arteries in good shape yet it’s a tactic that’s all too frequently left out of the discussion about heart health. Here are 5 smart strategies that may arm your endothelium with weaponry to fight off assaults: • Go for healthy fats Research […]
In my last post, the spotlight was on flaxseed’s potent fibre perks but there’s much so more goodness to this little seed. Flaxseeds appear to offer an arsenal of weaponry in the battle against some common cancers. Numerous studies are showing protective effects of flaxseeds on both the prevention and spread of cancers including breast, […]
Flaxseeds, often relegated as a garnish on breads and rolls, offer a potent arsenal of weapons to fight disease. But all too often, flax is only found on the plates of those whose diets already score top marks for their food choices. Considering the accumulating research on flax it may be time for these little […]
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