Though science continues to back the wisdom that fish is brain food, there are times when you need to use your smarts to make it a healthy choice. While most varieties offer a range of disease-fighting perks, there are a few you don’t want to get your hooks into. The problem is that sometimes you […]
Latest News
In the real tradition of Chanukah: Enlightened Potato Latkes (yes- baked latkes!)
I just don’t get it. The miracle of Chanukah is that one day’s worth of oil lasted eight days. How does that translate into eating everything that is fried as a way to celebrate the festival? It simply doesn’t make sense to me. And it’s not because I’m a dietitian. When you consider what Jews […]
Five reasons to put lentils on your plate
In Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, esteemed food writer Mark Bittman talks about how to make an Indian dal that tastes as authentic as if you were eating it in India. He writes, “although you can cook any beans using these techniques and spices, you’re not likely to get the ideal consistency unless you shop […]
A light, tasty and easy appetizer: Asian Peanut Salad Rolls
If you love salad rolls but have never used rice paper, here’s an easy introduction from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). They’re also a tasty alternative to deep fried spring rolls as a pre-dinner party munch. If you like, you can also add a small amount of shredded chicken or […]
Do you really need to banish leafy greens from your plate?
Can you imagine getting nutritional advice to steer clear of any dark leafy green vegetables? Well, it happens on a regular basis for those who are prescribed the blood-thinning medication, Coumadin, a.k.a. warfarin. The very people who may benefit the most from all the advantages these foods provide won’t touch them due to medical directives. […]
Party hard – eat safe
Are you tired of hearing about foodborne illnesses? Well consider that, at this time of year as holiday festivities get underway, the risk of food poisoning can soar. While these illnesses are often thought of in terms of stomach problems, there’s much more to be concerned about. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of […]
5 Common nutrition mistakes families make: Parents Canada
Somehow as parents we expect that our kids can become healthy eaters overnight. We introduce them to nutritious eats at a young age but if they don’t like our offerings, we tend to give up too easily. If the broccoli gets shunned the first time it’s presented, it becomes a veggie that makes few appearances […]
Don’t forget about the other kind of omega-3s and a recipe for Parmesan Herbed Walnuts
Omega-3 fats have certainly been a hot topic lately. Study after study is showing that they offer a host of health benefits including those for heart health, maintaining your smarts and healthy vision. While many of the health advantages we hear about are those associated with the kinds of omega-3s found in cold water fish- […]
Dietitians of Canada Member Blog
Nutrition Blog Network
Enlightened Eater 
Recent Comments