Enlightened Eater

According to news reports, it’s a bumper crop this year for  cranberries. That’s good news for farmers but even better for us to reap lots of  these tart little berries disease-fighting compounds. Cranberries have been rated as one of the top-notch antioxidant containing fruits. Research on cranberries as well as blueberries showed that the phytochemicals  […]

This dish takes just a little longer to prepare than it takes to cook up a pot of pasta. What could be faster? As Whole Grains Month draws to a close, take a look at what’s on your table.  Are whole grains playing a starring role or are refined ones still taking the spotlight? If […]

In my last post, I talked about research showing that lifestyle changes, in general,  and can impact on telomere length. But as this is a hotbed of research, scientists have been narrowing down some of the key strategies for maintaining or  lengthening telomeres. Together they may indeed may translate into long life. Get your fill […]

People have long been seeking elixirs promising the fountain of youth. And these days, there’s certainly no shortage of formulations available that promote healthy longevity.  There are snake oil salesmen a plenty. But the science is simply not there yet. Researchers, though,  are now making breakthroughs in determining factors which can affect the lifespan of […]

Apples are a hotbed of research as scientists discover the many disease-fighting weapons contained.  But not all apples are created equal in terms of their content of these health promoting compounds. Scientific investigations have been looking at various apple varieties to see which rank highest in their ability to protect health.  Red Delicious and Spy […]

At this time of year, the crunch of a freshly-harvested apple is a real taste treat. But according to science, there’s much more than just palate pleasing aspects to consider. There appears to be true wisdom in the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Here’s a taste of some of the research […]

Everywhere you turn, the talk is about back-to-school.  But hold on a minute: it’s still summer.  So fire up your grill and enjoy this seasonal dish adapted from Foodland Ontario. Grilled Chicken Satay with Nectarines and Red Onion Ingredients: •    1/2 cup (125 mL) light coconut milk •    3 cloves Ontario Garlic, finely minced •   […]

Here’s a  tasty  preparation for  those baskets of green beans from the farmer’s market. And if you are growing tomatoes, chances are, like me,  you’ve got plenty of cherry tomatoes right now too. Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp (25 mL) grainy mustard 2 […]