Doesn’t it seem as though, on a regular basis, one food or another is given star status as THE one that’s the key to longevity? Well forget it folks. No one food can provide a complete arsenal of weaponry to defend against illness and death. A dietary pattern, though, is a different story. And none […]
The Mediterranean is hot, hot, hot. No I’m not referring to the weather but to the eating pattern. The Med Diet has been making headlines around the world all week. No doubt you have heard about the major study published this week in the new England Journal of Medicine which showed that subjects at high […]
Phyllo, filo or fillo – however you spell it- is an amazing ingredient for making lighter pastry options. Look for it in the freezer at your local supermarket. One sheet has under 50 calories and one gram of fat. But if you slather it with butter or oil, obviously the calorie and fat counts can […]
A taste of sunny Provence that’s sure to satisfy. This meal in a bowl is perfect for heart month. It’s palate pleasing, packed with antioxidants and offers healthy fats. Provençal Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo Serves 4 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
From my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide, here’s a quick sauté with the taste of apple pie minus all the work and the fat. Serve over vanilla frozen yogurt or Greek yogurt. l Sautéed Maple Apple Slices Makes 4 servings 3 Golden Delicious apples 2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp […]
Today’s headlines about leafy green vegetables might leave you wanting to skip this section of the produce aisles. “Leafy greens top source of food poisoning in U.S.” and “Leafy green vegetables top source of food poisoning: CDC” screamed just a few of the numerous headlines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released study […]
It’s a new dawn in the link between your genes and what you put on your plate. Do you get frustrated reading about nutrition research? Have you noticed that when a new study touting the benefit of a certain food is published, soon after another one, which has the opposite conclusion, makes the headlines? For […]
Soup is not just a super appetite tamer. At this time of year, with the frigid temperatures outdoors, it feels like a necessity. A bowl of butternut squash can certainly hit the spot. Save on your sodium counts and food dollars by making your own at home. Butternut squash is packed with carotenoids – the […]
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