Enlightened Eater

We just don’t eat enough onions. All too often,  they’re  used simply as a flavor booster in cooking as opposed to a  star ingredient.  But when you look at their disease-fighting arsenal, you might want to rethink your onion eating. Onions  offer a wide range of benefits including anti-cancer action and heart healthy,  blood sugar […]

Savoury  cocktail fare can pack a mighty caloric  wallop.  Fried and pastry covered choices abound at this time of year.  A few nibbles here and there at each festive gathering can certainly contribute to  that holiday weight gain. If you’re hosting any events, here’s a make ahead  offering that’s a real crowd pleaser – both […]

Trans fats made headlines earlier this month when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to ban the use of artificial trans fat in processed foods, saying the fats are no longer “generally recognized as safe” for consumption. These artificial trans fats are found in food products containing partially hydrogenated  vegetable oil, and have […]

Here’s a tasty and simple way to reap cranberries’ assorted health perks. This simple recipe, adapted from  the Ocean  Spray  kitchens, that’s great with chicken and fish and of course, turkey. Santa Fe Cranberry Relish Makes about 2 ½  cups/ 625 mL or 10 servings 1 12-ounce (300-g)  package fresh or frozen cranberries 3/4 cup  […]

There’s more to  research on cranberries than just their potential impact on urinary tract infections (UTIs) – not that these aren’t  valuable effects. But these little berries offer a range of weaponry against a number of ailments. Here are five examples of areas where cranberries may offer health perks: •    Stomach ulcers Cranberries’ protection against […]

Brrr   …. It’s that time of year again when soup is absolutely necessary.  With the arrival of shorter days, appetites can perk up in preparation for hibernation.  Fool your body into thinking you’re doing so with a hearty soup. Here’s  a change of pace lentil soup with a hint of curry that’s perfect for the […]

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 […]

Here’s a stuffing recipe that won’t leave you feeling stuffed! Instead of the typical saturated  fat-laden stuffing, this recipe offers whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts – all in a delicious dish. When selecting a bread for this stuffing, use a less dense whole grain bread for a lighter result. Apricot Almond  Stuffing Makes 6 […]