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An anti-inflammatory treat: Grilled Fish with Caramelized Onions

  A variety of fish, such as salmon, arctic char or  halibut,  are all delicious  with this type of  preparation but if you’re looking for maximum anti-inflammatory effects, go for omega-3 rich selections. Add in the onions and you’re getting a powerful anti-inflammatory wallop. l Grilled Fish with Caramelized Onions Serves 4 1 tbsp extra […]

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6 top picks for anti-inflammatory action

Calming the fires of inflammation in your body is a key component of  promoting good health.  Inflammation is emerging as a major culprit  in the early stages of a growing list of diseases. Making enlightened food choices provides an arsenal of  disease-fighters and among those are selections with anti-inflammatory action. Here are six top actions […]

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Calming the fires of inflammation

No one likes inflammatory situations. They usually spell trouble. And when it comes to those related to your health, inflammation can indeed be risky. So taking steps to reduce any likelihood is very smart indeed. Inflammation is now a hotbed of research as it is emerging as a major factor in a whole range of […]

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Vinegar: How sweet it is

Did you know that  vinegar teas were once the treatment of choice for those with diabetes? The impact of  vinegar –  a.k.a. acetic acid –  on blood sugar readings, while currently given little attention in medical circles, was something that was relied upon for those with diabetes before the development of blood sugar lowering medications. […]

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Yes- you can eat carbs. Here’s how.

Or how to choose a low glycemic index/glycemic load eating plan Smart carbs are simply too valuable  to shun. Besides contributing a wealth of disease-fighting nutrients, they make healthy eating a pleasure. Just ask anyone who has fallen off the low-carb bandwagon. They can likely tell you how unhappy they were without their favourite carbs. […]

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Trans fat ban? Not here in Canada

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 […]

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For winter appetites: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

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 […]

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Canadian Albacore Tuna Tataki by Vancouver’s Famed Tojo

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 […]

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