Gluten has become an unwelcome guest in many kitchens. Somehow, for a growing segment of the population, banishing gluten from the menu has become synonymous with healthy eating. But many of these people are not gluten intolerant. They have been led to believe that gluten is a major culprit in promoting a long list of […]
Here’s a tasty and simple way to reap cranberries’ assorted health perks. This simple recipe, adapted from the Ocean Spray kitchens, that’s great with chicken and fish and of course, turkey. Santa Fe Cranberry Relish Makes about 2 ½ cups/ 625 mL or 10 servings 1 12-ounce (300-g) package fresh or frozen cranberries 3/4 cup […]
There’s more to research on cranberries than just their potential impact on urinary tract infections (UTIs) – not that these aren’t valuable effects. But these little berries offer a range of weaponry against a number of ailments. Here are five examples of areas where cranberries may offer health perks: • Stomach ulcers Cranberries’ protection against […]
If your cranberry intake simply consists of cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving and a sporadic splash of cranberry juice in a Cosmopolitan, it may be time for a cranberry rethink. Current scientific research is pointing to some stellar attributes of this member of the berry family including a potential weapon in fighting off bacteria which may […]
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 […]
Shopping for food used to be simple. You would choose from among an assortment of fresh, canned and frozen goods such as breads, produce, meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Nowadays, supermarket shelves offer thousands upon thousands of choices with the numbers seeming to grow every year. Just how much was evident at the recent […]
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 […]
This dish takes just a little longer to prepare than it takes to cook up a pot of pasta. What could be faster? As Whole Grains Month draws to a close, take a look at what’s on your table. Are whole grains playing a starring role or are refined ones still taking the spotlight? If […]
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