It would appear that the recommendations to avoid processed meat, which really translates into eating it on an occasional basis, rather than daily, has led to many expressing outrage. Some believe that the guidelines say these foods must be banished completely and find the concept ridiculous. And so they should. Eating these foods once in […]
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Get ready for a whole lot of baloney – processed meat and cancer
Natural deli meat producers will have a field day You’re likely going to hear, if you haven’t already, countless news stories today about the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement about the risks of eating processed meat. Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes. WHO’s International […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Does gluten disrupt hormones?
“Have you heard of this: “Here’s a fact: Gluten has been shown to disrupt the endocrine system affecting the production of hormones in both men and women. Do you have a hormonal imbalance due to gluten?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Jennifer Burnham. Jennifer, I’m always amazed at the confidence of health professionals who believe […]
Pumpkin Brûlée
For pumpkin pie lovers, Thanksgiving weekend is a real treat. But truth be told, after a holiday feast, why feel like a stuffed turkey? Here’s a lighter option but worthy of eating all year long if you’re a fan of pumpkin. Why only enjoy the taste only occasionally? Pumpkins are packed with nutrition – beta […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Curcumin supplements – yay or nay?
“Here’s another topic you might want to address for those of us with joint pain. Turmeric supplements. I just saw these on the shelf, in 500 mg capsule form, labelled “anti-inflammatory to help relieve joint pain” They say curcumin is hard to absorb so people with arthritis etc should take these for improved function and […]
Kasha Varnishkes (a.k.a. bow ties)
Whole Grains Month is coming to an end as are the Jewish High Holidays (next week). This is a time of year where traditional favourites have to make an appearance on the menu and up there on my family’s list are kasha varnishkes or kasha and bow ties. Kasha or buckwheat, although it resembles and […]
Whole Grains Survey – the New Norm
Whole Grains Council Survey Reveals Whole Grain Habits It’s Whole Grains Month and it looks like there’s some good news to report on our whole grain eating. A just released survey conducted by the Boston-based non-profit Oldways Whole Grains Council (WGC) shows nearly two-thirds of those surveyed are heeding the dietary advice to “make at […]
Search For the Whole-Y Grain
Grains of truth during Whole Grains Month Talk about a pendulum. Grains have really been put through the mill lately: First they were believed to make us fat, then they didn’t — because how can they if they contain very little fat? And now they’re back to making us fat again or so many believe. […]
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