Tuna gets a bad rap- Canadian tuna, that is. Warnings abound about the risks of eating tuna due to the potential consequences of ingesting mercury. Even Health Canada offers advice on the types of fish that should be eaten less often and tuna is at the top of the list. Yet somehow Canadian tuna from […]
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 […]
OK – truth be told, you don’t need any other reason than taste to eat these luscious berries – especially right now as local strawberries hit farmers’ markets and store shelves. Even if they didn’t offer top notch nutrition, they would be a sought after taste treat. But here are five top health perks of […]
“I’d love to see something about the latest hype out there. For example, I heard that Dr. Oz was telling people that red palm oil is a miracle weight loss food and now health food stores can’t keep it in stock. It would be interesting for you to sort out truth from fiction on some […]
It’s the time of year to celebrate the Mediterranean Diet. While the diet may be centuries old, it was the Boston-based think tank Oldways who reclaimed it and put it back on the map and onto the dinner plates of North Americans. As a dietitian, I was familiar with the research of Ancel Keys, the […]
Roasting or steaming folate-rich vegetables, such as asparagus, is preferred over boiling as the vitamin is water soluble and can be leached into the cooking water. The shallots and sesame seeds not only add flavour but antioxidants as well. Roasted Asparagus with Sesame Seeds Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed […]
Nothing says spring like bunches of asparagus for sale at your green grocers. Asparagus, like leafy greens, is not only a taste treat, it’s packed with a wide assortment of nutritional goodies. Here are the top six reasons to enjoy this vegetable: • It’s packed with folate, the B vitamin linked to a variety of […]
Finally after a long winter, the sun’s rays feel oh so good. On some days, they actually feel warm on our skin. In spite of how good it feels, at this time of year in northern climates, it still does not translate into vitamin D production. Here’s why: vitamin D is produced by the body […]
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