Enlightened Eater

Choosing smart carbs, those with a low glycemic index, offers a host of health perks.  The carbohydrates in legumes  are not only slowly absorbed but along with  the fibre contained, allow you to feel fuller for much longer than quickly digested carbs. Dried beans and peas also provide a potent blood cholesterol-lowering wallop. This speedy […]

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. […]

Carb bashing by various self-styled experts continues unabated – despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. With the popularity of books such as Wheat Belly and Grain Brain, many are being persuaded to once again opt for low-carb diets rather than selecting healthier carbs. Are you among those starting to again question the wisdom of […]

Here we are in 2014 and research on the role  our gut microbiota  plays in maintaining health and preventing disease is being conducted at a fast and furious pace. Microbiota is the term used to describe  the trillions of colonies of  bacteria living in our intestines. It is strange, though, when you really think about […]

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 […]

We just don’t eat enough onions. All too often,  they’re  used simply as a flavor booster in cooking as opposed to a  star ingredient.  But when you look at their disease-fighting arsenal, you might want to rethink your onion eating. Onions  offer a wide range of benefits including anti-cancer action and heart healthy,  blood sugar […]

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 […]

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 […]