Enlightened Eater

Calming the fires of inflammation in your body is a key component of  promoting good health.  Inflammation is emerging as a major culprit  in the early stages of a growing list of diseases. Making enlightened food choices provides an arsenal of  disease-fighters and among those are selections with anti-inflammatory action. Here are six top actions […]

No one likes inflammatory situations. They usually spell trouble. And when it comes to those related to your health, inflammation can indeed be risky. So taking steps to reduce any likelihood is very smart indeed. Inflammation is now a hotbed of research as it is emerging as a major factor in a whole range of […]

This is comfort food at its best! It’s also a delicious example of how Mediterranean fare incorporates vinegar and all its health perks. Add in the assorted benefits of legumes and this is a one very healthy dish, indeed. The recipe does make quite a few servings so be sure to freeze a few portions […]

Did you know that  vinegar teas were once the treatment of choice for those with diabetes? The impact of  vinegar –  a.k.a. acetic acid –  on blood sugar readings, while currently given little attention in medical circles, was something that was relied upon for those with diabetes before the development of blood sugar lowering medications. […]

Or how to choose a low glycemic index/glycemic load eating plan Smart carbs are simply too valuable  to shun. Besides contributing a wealth of disease-fighting nutrients, they make healthy eating a pleasure. Just ask anyone who has fallen off the low-carb bandwagon. They can likely tell you how unhappy they were without their favourite carbs. […]

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 […]

Here we are in 2014 and research on the role  our gut microbiota  plays in maintaining health and preventing disease is being conducted at a fast and furious pace. Microbiota is the term used to describe  the trillions of colonies of  bacteria living in our intestines. It is strange, though, when you really think about […]

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 […]