Here in North America, herbs have commonly been used as a way to boost the taste of dishes when cutting down on sodium. But in the Mediterranean diet, the gold standard of eating that’s linked to low rates of many chronic diseases, herbs are consumed in plentiful amounts. Take the Middle Eastern dishes such as […]
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Do you give herbs the respect they deserve?
When you cook, do you use herbs such as parsley and basil simply as a garnish to dress up your creations? If so, it’s time to give them the respect they deserve. According to accumulating research, herbs offer a wealth of disease-fighting power including anti-cancer action and an assortment of heart healthy perks. Ounce for […]
Want to see these changes to nutrition labelling? Make your voice heard (Part 2)
In yesterday’s post, I highlighted Health Canada’s proposed changes to the nutrition labelling regulations involving sugar. But there is so much more great news to share about the proposals. Check out all the info below for a taste. Here are a few highlights: • Serving sizes will be standardized You will no longer need […]
Want to see these changes to nutrition labelling? Make your voice heard
There was a great deal of excitement here on Monday with the announcement that Health Canada is proposing real change on the nutrition labelling front. Before talking about the changes, it’s important to recognize that these are only proposed changes. The government has launched a series of online public consultations to get input from various […]
Moldy food facts: a little mold can’t hurt you – or can it?
It’s that time of year when a bounty of local produce at a farmer’s market can be mighty tempting indeed. While upping your fruit and vegetable purchases is certainly a smart nutritional move, how often in your quest for healthy eating have you simply bought too much produce? The result can be an excess of […]
Liquid assets: what’s in your cup?
Temperature’s soaring and you’re fading fast. You’re obviously in need of liquid refreshment but what do you reach for? From water and juices to iced coffee, tea and frozen offerings, the choices are endless. So what’s the cost of your preferred thirst quencher? If it’s full of sugar, accumulating research says it could be take […]
Are you wearing sunscreen today? What’s your vitamin D status?
As you head outdoors this weekend, are you heeding the advice to wear sunscreen? If so, here’s a reminder that even though your skin may be exposed to the intense summer sun’s rays, your production of the sunshine vitamin is being blocked. So even if you’re outside basking in the sun, don’t forget your vitamin […]
Your Facebook questions answered: Fish oil supplements
Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Linda Searle McCarthy writes about how to decipher labels on fish oil supplements. She says, “My husband came home with a different bottle of omega-3s than I usually get and in comparing the labels, I found more questions than answers. Webber Triple Strength Omega-3 says it has 1407 mg with […]
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