Maintaining cognitive function is a hot topic indeed. From scientific research and books on the topic to smart food choices, supplements and tonics, there is definitely growing interest in how to maintain your smarts. One interesting area of research is the link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease. Type 2 diabetes begins with insulin resistance […]
It’s a time of year so many of us impatiently await: peach season. Is there anything better than enjoying a luscious local peach? It’s true that trying to stop the juices from running down your arm can be a little tough but it’s all part of the wonderful peach experience. Peaches and their kissin’ cousins, […]
Temperature’s soaring and you’re fading fast. You’re obviously in need of liquid refreshment but what do you reach for? From water and juices to iced coffee, tea and frozen offerings, the choices are endless. So what’s the cost of your preferred thirst quencher? If it’s full of sugar, accumulating research says it could be take […]
Here’s a lip-smacking change from sandwiches and a delicious way to meet your protein quota at lunch. Enjoy it with a glass of low fat milk or yogurt for dessert for a bigger protein hit. As a timesaver, cook extra pasta at dinner and chop the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. If you like […]
It’s local strawberry season – yum! Is there anything better tasting than local bounty? Here’s a recipe adapted from Foodland Ontario that offers both top notch nutrition and taste. It’s finally the season when I can step into my backyard for many of the ingredients for this fabulous salad – arugula, parsley, basil and mint. […]
“What is your opinion on the difference between white sugar and things like honey, maple syrup and agave?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Karen Jorgenson Cooper. Karen, your question is one that many people are wondering about. Somehow granulated sugar is put into a different category as far as its nutritional rating. But the fact […]
“Rosie, what are your thoughts about all these people who are staying away from sugar now… looking for ketchup without sugar, etc… Even thinking that natural sugars are bad. Any thoughts? Besides tuning them out? Or suggesting they keep to the perimeter of the grocery store!”, asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Jennifer Burnham. Jennifer, you’re […]
May is Love Your Lentils month, when homegrown lentils are celebrated across the country. Canada is the world’s largest producers of lentils. To celebrate the popular pulse, Canadian Lentils has launched “Lentil Hunter with Chef Michael Smith” a new five-part web series. In the series, Chef Michael Smith, Food Network host, cookbook author, nutrition activist, […]
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