Enlightened Eater

As you head outdoors this weekend, are you heeding the advice to wear sunscreen? If so, here’s a reminder that even though your skin may be exposed to the  intense summer sun’s rays, your production of the sunshine vitamin is being blocked.  So even if you’re outside basking in the sun, don’t forget your vitamin […]

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 […]

Marinating your meat, poultry and fish, before firing up your grill, can certainly make your fare flavourful.  It’s also key to making it more healthful.  Marinades containing acids, such as vinegar or lemon juice, along with assorted herbs can decrease the production of  harmful compounds such as advanced glycation end products as well as various […]

There’s an  unfamiliar culprit lurking on the disease front these days –advanced glycation end products (AGEs).  AGEs   have been riding under the radar for most people but not so in scientific circles. Researchers have been investigating these substances and the increased risk for a range of diseases in those with diabetes.  But more and […]

Want to slow down the ravages of  time? Then it may be time to slash your AGEs. No –  we’re not talking about fibbing about your date of birth  or plastic surgery to look younger but the lessening of the effects of harmful substances known as  AGEs or  advanced glycation end products.  And according to […]

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 […]

  Blueberries offer a potent array of weaponry against a long list of ills including heart disease and stroke, diabetes and cognitive decline. Scientists are now discovering the compounds and  mechanisms at work which defend against disease.  These berries not only protect endothelial function and boost insulin sensitivity but also act as a prebiotic and […]