On Monday I posted about my concern with escolar masquerading as white tuna and butterfish. I did so as a result of a discussion I had on the weekend with a physician who loved butterfish and white tuna but also didn’t know the cause of his occasional stomach upsets after eating sushi. Little did I […]
Though science continues to back the wisdom that fish is brain food, there are times when you need to use your smarts to make it a healthy choice. While most varieties offer a range of disease-fighting perks, there are a few you don’t want to get your hooks into. The problem is that sometimes you […]
I just don’t get it. The miracle of Chanukah is that one day’s worth of oil lasted eight days. How does that translate into eating everything that is fried as a way to celebrate the festival? It simply doesn’t make sense to me. And it’s not because I’m a dietitian. When you consider what Jews […]
In Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, esteemed food writer Mark Bittman talks about how to make an Indian dal that tastes as authentic as if you were eating it in India. He writes, “although you can cook any beans using these techniques and spices, you’re not likely to get the ideal consistency unless you shop […]
Can you imagine getting nutritional advice to steer clear of any dark leafy green vegetables? Well, it happens on a regular basis for those who are prescribed the blood-thinning medication, Coumadin, a.k.a. warfarin. The very people who may benefit the most from all the advantages these foods provide won’t touch them due to medical directives. […]
Are you tired of hearing about foodborne illnesses? Well consider that, at this time of year as holiday festivities get underway, the risk of food poisoning can soar. While these illnesses are often thought of in terms of stomach problems, there’s much more to be concerned about. Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of […]
Somehow as parents we expect that our kids can become healthy eaters overnight. We introduce them to nutritious eats at a young age but if they don’t like our offerings, we tend to give up too easily. If the broccoli gets shunned the first time it’s presented, it becomes a veggie that makes few appearances […]
Kudos to Dietitians of Canada (DC), I am proud to say, my professional association for dietitians, representing almost 6000 members at the local, provincial and national levels. DC has made it clear that it agrees with NDP MP Libby Davies that the Government of Canada should be the leader in monitoring the sodium levels in […]
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