Enlightened Eater

Time is tight right now.  Between work, family, shopping and partying, there are few free hours in the day.  For many, when holiday activities abound, regular exercise is one of the first casualties.  It’s not just something that happens during  this holiday season but also at other times of the year when usual routines are […]

Gluten has become an unwelcome  guest in many kitchens.  Somehow, for a growing segment of the population, banishing gluten from the menu has become synonymous with healthy eating. But many of these people are not gluten intolerant. They have been led to believe that gluten is a major culprit in promoting a long list of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shopping for food used to be simple.  You would choose from among an assortment of fresh, canned and frozen  goods such as  breads, produce, meat, poultry, fish and  dairy products. Nowadays, supermarket shelves offer thousands upon thousands of choices with the numbers seeming to grow every year.  Just how much was evident at the  recent […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘Tis the season for apple pie. There’s no doubt that it’s a favourite dessert. But pie crusts can add a wallop of fat and calories. Instead of a regular pie crust, enjoy your apples with phyllo which can be  a convenient lower-fat alternative to regular pastry. Look for packages  of phyllo in the freezer section […]