“I am 60 years young, a pescatarian (eat fish, no other meat). Am I getting enough protein from mainly vegetables, cereal, cheese ?” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Gillian Mcdougall. Gillian, I love your attitude! 60 years young is definitely the way to look at it and taking care of yourself can indeed play a […]
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Your Facebook questions answered: Is VitaFiber too good to be true?
“I have a question for you about something a co-worker of mine just ordered on Amazon. It’s called VitaFiber. Are you aware of it? It sounds too good to be true, so I told him I’d ask you about it & see what you thought.”, says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Alison Smiley. Alison, something […]
“When ‘You’re So Skinny!’ isn’t quite a compliment”
Have you ever felt like you’ve had foot in mouth disease after complimenting someone about their weight? Or maybe you’ve paid what you thought was a compliment to someone about your perception of their body. I, as a dietitian who deals with weight issues and eating disorders, am usually very careful about not falling into […]
Hit the road with healthy eats
Lookin’ for adventure? Head out on the highway. It’s a common theme of summer as families and friends eagerly hit the road. For some, the drive is only a couple of hours to the cottage. For others, the car ride is the major event as the road trip is spent discovering new places or visiting […]
Your Facebook requests answered: Healthy and tasty BBQ ideas
“Okay. Summer time is here and I love BBQ. Healthy and tasty ideas please. Thank you” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Donald Stokes. I’m with you, Donald, both in terms of loving summertime and firing up my barbecue! It is indeed my favourite season, especially as I am an avid gardener (mainly heirloom tomatoes) and […]
Grilled Asparagus and Trout with Chimichurri
Can you get enough of local asparagus? I certainly can’t! Here’s a delicious combo from Foodland Ontario to add to your asparagus and barbecue repertoire. While it calls for various Ontario ingredients, obviously if you’re from elsewhere, go for your local produce. I substitute extra virgin olive oil in my cooking over the plain […]
Health Canada’s nutrition label reform: Why ask consumers for comments?
This past Friday, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, unveiled several initiatives including more information on the proposed changes to nutritional labelling regulations. There were indeed some positive proposals that made it from the first stage of nutrition labelling reform announced last year (including those such as standardized serving sizes and a change in […]
Sugar Snap Pea & Lentil Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
Have you heard about the buzz about the Fun de Lentil Tour? Well, it’s all about how Canadian chefs across the country are cooking up delicious, nutritious lentils in their eateries. Check out one of the participating restaurants near you and then vote your way to victory with the chance to win a trip […]
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