Here’s an update to my criticism of the egg-smoking study: In the comments section, dietitian and author, Diana Dyer, asked “So my question is not why was this study published, but backing up to ask instead why was this study even funded as poorly designed as it was? Who funded the study?” To answer to […]
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Think peanut butter is mostly peanuts? Think again
Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Donna Wiebe, said via Facebook, “Love your explanation of whole grain vs whole wheat! I would like to see your explanation to sort out the issues regarding peanut butter too!” Well, Donna, peanut butter sure has come a long way from the days when it was simply part of PB&J sandwich. […]
A lot of baloney
“But just because bologna is unfashionable does not mean that it deserves its bad rap.” says Globe and Mail writer, Wency Leung in an article entitled, “Is the rap against bologna just a bunch of baloney?” She points to Dr. David Richardson, editor of the British Columbia Medical Journal, who states that he grew up […]
Microgreens: more than just a pretty face
Microgreens are certainly trendy – they’re found increasingly in upscale eateries and food shops everywhere these days. Much of the appeal of the seedlings of vegetables and herbs compared to traditional greens, up until now, has been due to the visual and taste sensations they provide. I can still remember when, years ago, David Cohlmeyer, […]
Splurging on summer fair goodies: using my 10 rule
Later today I am heading to the EX – the Canadian National Exhibition – an annual fair that as a kid and a teenager, I wouldn’t miss for anything in the world. In those days, the midway with its stomach-turning rides and greasy eats held great appeal. During my adult years, I managed to escape […]
Do you pay attention to food recalls?
It seems like food recalls have become the norm, whether they’re about undeclared ingredients on a food label or possible foodborne illness. But how much attention do you really pay to these recalls? The latest involves mangoes grown in Mexico which may harbour the bacteria Salmonella. If you live in Ontario, you may glanced […]
Home-grown tomatoes – the pleasures of summer
If you have a bounty of tomatoes on hand, make a batch of this refreshing soup – no cooking and all the yumminess of summer. Enjoy! Gazpacho Makes 6 servings 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium red onion, cut into 8ths 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped cilantro 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh flat leaf […]
Sensationalism at its finest: the egg-smoking study
For the past week, in my nutrition counselling practice, I have been inundated with questions about the wisdom of eating eggs. Why? As you likely know, eggs have been slammed in the media during the past week as a result of a so-called scientific study from the University of Western Ontario. The investigation, which was […]
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