Chances are you’ve already come across countless strategies on how to survive the holiday season in roughly the same shape as you started. But there’s one weapon against overeating that’s far superior to others: eating a steaming hot bowl of soup, particularly one chock full of chunky veggies, before you hit the party circuit or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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- […]
Cooking up a pasta dish doesn’t get much faster than this one. It’s a traditional combination from Puglia, a region of Italy that offers some of the best examples of cucina povera – the cooking of the poor. Science is shows, though, that it offers an astounding wealth of health promoting benefits. I visited the […]
This weekend, as we turn the clocks back, marks the official start to our desire to hibernate. It’s not the cold weather, as many believe, that ups our desire for heartier fare. It’s the shorter days that send on the hunt for higher calorie options. Outsmart your body, though, with a bowl of soup. Here’s […]
As I mentioned in my last post on the Canadian Health Food Association Trade Show, CHFA East –making the connection, I did make some fabulous food finds as I ventured through the exhibits. Coconut products were among the most popular and a definite trends in natural food offerings. Firstly coconut oil was everywhere – if […]
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