How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]
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, […]
Meat has become the preferred fare of choice for many. Moderation is no longer their credo as they say, science supports their dietary choices. In my last post, I pointed to the example of the Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) piece by Paleo advocate, Nina Teicholz’s, The Questionable Link Between Saturated Fat and Heart Disease Are […]
What’s the real story here? This weekend marks the return of grilling season. So what’s on your menu? You’re not alone if you now think loading up your grill with meat is a smart nutritional move. Major media outlets have been profiling various opinions on the latest scientific research on saturated fat. Check out the […]
This weekend marks Mother’s Day, a time when we pay tribute to those women who have always known best. Sorry Robert Young and those who were fans of his old TV show, Father Knows Best. This is all about Mom. The wisdom of the ages – just how is it that mothers were so smart […]
When it comes to the link between affairs of the heart and nutritious eats, the goal is most often maintaining healthy arteries. But the endothelium is an important aspect that’s usually left out of the discussion – and it’s definitely one you should know more about. The endothelium is the lining of your blood vessel […]
Just using your beans once a day offers a significant pay off in terms of heart disease risk. It’s something we certainly don’t do nearly enough. Research published in the in Canadian Medical Association Journal reviewed 26 randomized controlled trials (the gold standard of research) which were conducted in centres in Canada and the United […]
“I am hearing friends commenting on coconut oil and claiming it has cholesterol- lowering properties. What about it? It seems to be the new Big thing – is it? Any real benefits using this oil? I have always favoured canola, and olive oils. Am I wrong? Thanks for any info you can provide on coconut […]
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