In the past, pistachios eaters could never sneak a few nuts without getting caught red-handed – literally. Who would have thought that besides a yummy munch, there were so many health perks supplied? The growing list of benefits offered by these packages of goodness makes them even more irresistible than before – if that’s possible. […]
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It’s a date!
5 top reasons to eat dates Talk about the wisdom of the ages: biblical writings show us that agricultural products known as the Seven Species, that were revered in ancient times, are now a hotbed of scientific research. The Seven Species include wheat, barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives and pomegranates. At this time of year, […]
Shades of Green Super Foods Salad
If kiwis are not a regular item on your menu, it’s definitely time for a change. They may be small but they offer a nutritional bonanza of goodies – and that’s on top of their tangy sweet juiciness. Kiwis are also incredibly versatile –just check out the recipes from Zespri Kiwifruit. Zespri is the name […]
6 top reasons to eat kiwis
Kiwis may be small but they certainly pack a mighty nutritional punch. While they were originally known as a Chinese gooseberry, they were first grown commercially in New Zealand. These fuzzy little fruits were then named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. It’s hard to believe but they only started appearing in most North […]
Supplements: More is not better
Does it seem to you that when scientists identify a particular substance in food with disease-fighting power, it becomes a hot commodity in the form of a supplement? Consider that we are spending billions on dietary supplements but somehow we keep forgetting what they really are. Many believe that what’s in a pill bottle can […]
Pumpkin Barley Oat Streusel Muffins
If you’re looking for a whole grain flour for your baking, consider barley flour. Besides the fact that most whole wheat flours available in supermarkets in Canada are not whole grain, barley flour offers both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre offers a range of health perks including those for both blood sugar regulation and […]
The #1 way to control eating while watching TV
Do you eat too much while watching TV or at the movies? A recent study by Dr. Brian Wansink, the mindless eating guru, looked at the issue and seemed to offer some advice. But with all due respect to Dr. Wansink, I have to disagree with his suggestion of using the opportunity to boost the […]
Black Bean Barley Salad
What better time to expand your whole grain horizons than Whole Grains Month? If you tend to stick to the same offerings, why not plan to try a new whole grain each week – or at least a new whole grain dish? Go Barley, Modern Recipes for an Ancient Grain, is a great resource to […]
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