When did enjoying a decadent delight become a sinful pleasure or a guilty indulgence? How did being gluten-free, choosing organic foods or non-GMO options become a badge of honour? How does not doing so seem to put you in the same category as a thief or someone lacking a moral compass? Do I sound paranoid? […]
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Why bigger may not better when it comes to certain fish
Fish certainly offers a bounty of benefits – an arsenal of health promoting and disease-fighting compounds right through the life cycle. But, according to a recent report published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, there are some you definitely want to avoid: large reef or tropical fish. These fish contain a toxin […]
Charred Broccoli Salad
During the summer, can you ever have too many recipes for tomatoes, corn and broccoli? Here’s a tasty one from Foodland Ontario to add to your repertoire. While the recipe calls for Ontario vegetables, use whatever is local in your area. Grilling the vegetables makes them taste even sweeter than they are at this time […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Tomatoes – can you eat too many?
“Hey Rosie! I have a question: how much is too much tomatoes? My 4 year old is obsessed with tomatoes. She will eat them for breakfast, lunch and supper if you let her. It’s her favourite snack all through the day. If we let her she would happily eat a whole 680 gram pack of […]
Blueberry, Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad
Summertime is definitely tops on my list of favourite seasons. Besides the wonderful produce I grow in my garden (amazing heirloom tomatoes!), it’s time for wonderful fresh blueberries. While you can reap their benefits all year long in the form of frozen berries, there’s nothing like the delight they bring in summer. Considering the ever […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Is modern wheat toxic?
“Recently a dietitian friend of mine posted The Myth of Big, Bad Gluten by Moises Velasquez-Manoff on Facebook. One comment that came back to her was: “This article did not address the genetically modified wheat of today. That is why our bodies are recognizing wheat as a toxin/foreign substance, because it is not as natural […]
Health Canada’s campaign of misinformation
Time after time, Health Canada, the federal agency whose mission it is to promote good health and provide leadership on issues, is once again showing their ineptitude. Yes, they do strike expert committees when various nutrition concerns arise. But when it comes to acting on the recommendations, such as sodium and trans fat, they ignore […]
Your Facebook question answered: What’s your take on Coenzyme Q10 and statins?
“My husband takes Crestor, and the pharmacist told him to ask his doctor about his Coenzyme Q10 levels. I’ve looked at the University of Google (as Joe Schwarcz calls it) and the Mayo Clinic etc. don’t think it’s worth worrying about. What’s your take on statins needing nutritional supplements?”, asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Linda […]
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