Considering the health perks of watermelon (and the size of some), I don’t think you can have too many watermelon recipes. Here’s another tasty one, courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board, to add to your repertoire. Watermelon Feta Bruschetta 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes 2 tablespoons […]
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Five top reasons to get your fill of watermelon
Few would argue that watermelons aren’t a summertime favorite. What could be an easier way to provide a tasty dessert for a crowd? How about a watermelon weighing in at 268.8 pounds (121.93 kg)? That’s the weight of the fruit that holds the title of the world’s heaviest watermelon in the Guinness World Records, grown […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Peaches, Raisins and Mint
Local cauliflower, peaches and mint – ahh – the pleasures of summer. This recipe from Foodland Ontario can be served as a hearty salad or as a side dish for grilled poultry, fish or meat. Pine nuts could be added to give the dish a more Sicilian feel. i Roasted Cauliflower with Peaches, Raisins and […]
Real Fruit Gummies – Healthwashing at its finest
Of course we all know we should be eating more fruit. How about yogurt? That’s a given with all the talk about probiotics and the importance of calcium. Put them both together in a product by Dare, Real Fruit Gummies Mango & Yogurt and we’ve got a match made in nutritional heaven – or so […]
Facebook question: Is Canadian or American produce safer?
“I always like to hear about Canadian food topics -like the fact that Canadian potatoes are grown with much less chemicals than U.S. potatoes and probably shouldn’t be considered part of the dirty dozen. I feel like there’s a lot of misinformation out there that we’re getting from American media that doesn’t apply to the […]
Iced Mint Green Tea with Lime
Green tea offers a bounty of health benefits including improved insulin sensitivity. Here’s a refreshing way to enjoy it at any time of year. But remember, since green tea can boost metabolic rate, for some this is best to be served earlier in the day. Iced Mint Green Tea with Lime Makes 4 – 6 […]
Is Health Canada leading us astray?
Last month I wrote about Savvy Diner, Toronto Public Health’s campaign in support of restaurant menu labelling and raising awareness about the calorie and sodium content of restaurant meals. Jason Osler, a reporter with CBC radio, interviewed me and asked some compelling questions about whether we are knowledgeable enough about what the information posted would […]
Five top foods to boost insulin sensitivity
Maintaining insulin sensitivity is key to promoting good health. In my last post, I pointed to elevated insulin levels being a major culprit in disease development. Lifestyle – both enlightened eating and active living – can play a major role in keeping insulin readings in check. In addition, accumulating research shows that low blood levels […]
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