Enlightened Eater

If your garden is anything like mine, the herbs are abundant.  The cilantro, oregano, mint and more are all flourishing. While I have plenty of delicious ways to use them, I also love to savour some tastes and nutritional goodness of my garden through the autumn. Here’s an offering from Morocco which will liven up […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Here’s a very tasty omega-3-packed option for your Canada Day or July 4th barbecue. Fresh Salmon Burgers Makes 4 burgers Burgers: 6 tbsp   fresh whole grain bread crumbs (Process approximately one  slice of bread in the food processor to make crumbs.) 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots 1 egg 1 tbsp   fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp   […]

Here’s a   lip-smacking change from sandwiches and  a  delicious way to meet your protein quota at lunch.   Enjoy it with a glass of  low fat milk or yogurt for dessert for a bigger protein hit. As a timesaver, cook extra pasta at dinner and  chop the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. If you like […]

It’s local strawberry season – yum!   Is there anything better tasting than local bounty? Here’s a  recipe  adapted from Foodland Ontario that offers both top notch nutrition and taste. It’s finally the season when  I can step into my backyard for many of the ingredients for this fabulous salad – arugula, parsley, basil and mint.  […]

How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]