Cocoa is food for thought If you’re familiar with my philosophy, you know I’m not an extremist but there are times when I simply don’t understand why we just can’t enjoy what nature provides to us. Case in point: cocoa. Yes, natural cocoa has a slight bitter edge to it and it’s not as dark […]
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Snack Girl’s Crunchy Sweet Roasted Broccoli
This recipe from Snack Girl to the Rescue! (Harmony Books) by Lisa Cain, founder of Snack-Girl.com, an award winning website about healthy eating and weight management. If you have never seen her website, it’s definitely time to check it out. Her down to earth, practical and fun approach has earned her a huge following. Lisa […]
Your Facebook questions answered: What are the benefits of phytoplankton?
“I’m wondering what your thoughts are regarding the benefits of phytoplankton. Specifically Karen Phytoplankton (the FB page is Phytoplankton Biotech). It has come on the market here recently with some amazing testimonials, especially concerning use for digestive problems, skin problems and fibromyalgia. Thanks in advance, Rosie!” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Jennifer Burnham. Jennifer, phytoplankton, […]
4 scientific facts you want to know about gluten
In my last post, I provided some fact and fiction about gluten-free diets from the recent Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers conference sponsored by Boston based think tank Oldways and the Whole Grains Council. World-renowned experts such as celiac disease authority, Alessio Fasano, M.D., author of the recently published book, Gluten Freedom (Wiley Health), offered […]
Gluten-free diets: separating fact from fiction
How did gluten suddenly become dietary enemy number one? It is now a substance to avoid, even for those who have never adhered to any previous suggested dietary advice. Gluten-free diets have become the cure for all that ails North Americans. Along with the flood of gluten-free products in the supermarket, there has been a […]
Your Facebook questions answered: A former heart surgeon’s agenda
“Hi Rosie — Would you please care to comment on this heart surgeon’s thoughts about what really causes heart disease? It’s showing up on a lot of my Facebook friends’ pages.” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Karen Jorgenson Cooper. Karen, my first thought when I started reading this piece by Dr. Dwight Lundell, M.D., was […]
Coconut oil lowers blood pressure –really?
Have you ever heard of the game Broken Telephone? It’s a kids’ game where you whisper something into the ear of the person next to you. That person does the same until you get to the last one who announces what they have heard. All too often, the outcome has nothing to do with what […]
Medjool Date and Barley Waldorf
Here’s a change of pace Waldorf salad that’s packed with fibre and offers a variety of fruits – all of which, according to a recent Spanish study, are linked to living longer. The natural sugars found in fruits, such as dates, are accompanied by a wealth of disease-fighting compounds. Enjoy this recipe from Bard Valley […]
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