“Some people swear by it while others dismiss it as just another fad… Does food combining make sense?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, HUGS – Humans Unifying Global Solutions There is a great deal of fact and science fiction when it comes to healthy eating strategies and food combining is up there near of the […]
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Roasted Cabbage Salad
I love roasted cabbage (try my Roasted Sesame Cabbage and Onions). Mind you, I love cabbage prepared in all kinds of ways – in salads, soups and especially in the cabbage rolls my mother used to make. Cabbage is a member of the esteemed Brassica family (a.k.a. crucifers), a powerful one containing a wide range […]
Whole Grains Month: Roasted Salmon with Tomato and Roasted Garlic Farro
It’s nearing the end of Whole Grains Month but I’m in store for a lot of food for thought about these nutrition-packed staples starting Sunday as I’m attending the Whole Grains Away from Home conference organized by Oldways and the Oldways Whole Grains Council. I’ll be hearing about whole grain trends, how top chefs are […]
Are there hidden agendas in nutrition research? Part 2
The secrets of how the sugar industry influenced scientific research decades ago was the topic in my last post. But I also promised you more on conspiracy theories, conflicts of interest and stakeholders and what that really means for you. The guidelines for research sponsorship have indeed changed since the sugar industry’s hidden interference in […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Are there hidden agendas in nutrition research?
“What about this, eh? I am always highly (usually completely) skeptical when anyone mentions conspiracy theories, but there looks like there’s actually merit to this one! Unbelievable!” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Karen Jorgenson Cooper Karen, while you may think of it as a conspiracy theory, when it comes to food companies and interest groups […]
Health Canada’s arrogant lack of communication
Way back in the summer of 2014, Health Canada finally announced proposed changes to nutritional labelling regulations. The government laid out a timetable for the process which included consultations and input from consumers with quarterly actions by Health Canada. But somehow when they stated they would take feedback from the public and stakeholders until the […]
A must have book: Nourish- Whole Food Recipes Featuring Nuts, Seeds and Beans
It’s that time of year – time to hit the books. September is about new beginnings for everyone, not just the kids. The leisurely pace of summer abruptly being replaced by the more rigid schedules of autumn, for many, often leads to a re-evaluation of habits and routines. A perfect solution to get you on […]
Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about added sugars on nutrition labels
Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, As a practicing registered dietitian in Canada, it is indeed wonderful to see the example you set for our fellow Canadians. The headlines about your possibly being the fittest world leader and the articles about your fitness activities – yoga and boxing, for instance – show the citizens of […]
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