If kiwis are not a regular item on your menu, it’s definitely time for a change. They may be small but they offer a nutritional bonanza of goodies – and that’s on top of their tangy sweet juiciness. Kiwis are also incredibly versatile –just check out the recipes from Zespri Kiwifruit. Zespri is the name […]
Kiwis may be small but they certainly pack a mighty nutritional punch. While they were originally known as a Chinese gooseberry, they were first grown commercially in New Zealand. These fuzzy little fruits were then named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. It’s hard to believe but they only started appearing in most North […]
Does it seem to you that when scientists identify a particular substance in food with disease-fighting power, it becomes a hot commodity in the form of a supplement? Consider that we are spending billions on dietary supplements but somehow we keep forgetting what they really are. Many believe that what’s in a pill bottle can […]
If you’re looking for a whole grain flour for your baking, consider barley flour. Besides the fact that most whole wheat flours available in supermarkets in Canada are not whole grain, barley flour offers both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre offers a range of health perks including those for both blood sugar regulation and […]
What better time to expand your whole grain horizons than Whole Grains Month? If you tend to stick to the same offerings, why not plan to try a new whole grain each week – or at least a new whole grain dish? Go Barley, Modern Recipes for an Ancient Grain, is a great resource to […]
It’s September and that means it’s time to celebrate Whole Grains Month. And there’s no better time to be adventurous in your whole grain eating. Including barley is a super way to start. All too often, it’s used only in soups but considering its wonderfully chewy texture, surprising versatility and nutritional perks, it’s under-utilized. Barley’s […]
Last month I had the pleasure of accompanying my travel writer daughter, Alyssa Schwartz, on a culinary tour of North Carolina’s Research Triangle –Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham. Farm-to-table eateries are a real focus here and as it was tomato season, we were indeed in tomato heaven. We sampled them in one form or another […]
While ice cream may be an occasional summertime treat, blueberries and watermelon can certainly give it a run for its money as seasonal favourites. And when you combine their arsenal of disease-fighting weaponry, their appeal can’t be beat. This recipe, adapted from BC Blueberries, combines both nutrition-packed favourites along with another superstar, walnuts. If you […]
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