Enlightened Eater

Flaxseeds, often relegated as a garnish on breads and rolls, offer a potent arsenal of weapons to fight disease. But all too often, flax is only found on the plates of those whose diets already score top marks for their food choices. Considering the accumulating research on flax it may be time for these little […]

Have you heard of camelina oil? You’re not alone if you have no idea what I am talking about. It’s the new Canadian produced omega-3 rich oil by a group called Three Farmers,  and it’s chock full of omega-3 fats. Well, it’s actually not a new oil but just a recent addition to our  marketplace. […]

Omega-3 fats are definitely a hotbed of research. Scientists are investigating health benefits and disease-fighting properties of these essential fats right through the life cycle from pregnancy to the elderly. From neurological development of the fetus and learning and behaviour of young children to mood disorders in adults, eye health, cardiovascular disease risk and even […]

For decades, all unsaturated fats had a health halo bestowed upon them. It was during the time that cholesterol was the arch enemy of  heart health. Lowering blood cholesterol was the be all and end all of reducing your risk of having a heart attack and stroke.  But science evolves and research has now shown […]

  A variety of fish, such as salmon, arctic char or  halibut,  are all delicious  with this type of  preparation but if you’re looking for maximum anti-inflammatory effects, go for omega-3 rich selections. Add in the onions and you’re getting a powerful anti-inflammatory wallop. l Grilled Fish with Caramelized Onions Serves 4 1 tbsp extra […]

Are you confused by the terms probiotics and prebiotics? If so, you’re not alone.   In part 3 of my posts on our microbiota, the spotlight is on probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics is the introduction of certain  beneficial strains of bacteria through various foods or supplements and it’s a segment of the marketplace  which seems to […]

Are you contemplating banishing  gluten from your menu?  If so, you’re not alone. Gluten-free diets are definitely hot. Much of the buzz about ridding menus of gluten began when celebrities raved about how avoiding gluten helped them maintain their svelte shape.   But then many also started questioning whether their various ills such as  fatigue,  depression […]

Reeling in fish rich in omega-3 fats  on a regular basis offers a bounty of health perks right through the life cycle from infancy to old age.    The range of benefits  is really quite remarkable: from the neurological development of infants to protecting against heart disease and stroke, certain cancers and  inflammatory diseases such as […]