Enlightened Eater

In my post  Five reasons to put lentils on your plate, I mentioned the 2012 Love Your Lentils Tour  and a fun activity the organizers had in store for us –    a cooking challenge much like those you see on the Food Network.  We, a group of dietitians from both Canada and the U.S., were […]

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. […]

This weekend, as we turn the clocks back,  marks the official start to our desire to hibernate.   It’s not the cold weather, as many believe, that ups our desire for heartier fare. It’s the shorter days that send on the hunt for higher calorie options. Outsmart your body, though,  with a bowl of soup. Here’s […]

You’re young and healthy and living life in the fast lane. You can afford to eat at the drive-thru at your local fast food eatery. After all, you should never skip breakfast. Well, you might want to rethink your actions. According to new research from the University of Calgary’s Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, even […]

Kale is hot: It’s everywhere you look – restaurants, food magazines farmers’ markets and grocery stores. While I’m sometimes happy to see a food trend bite the dust (bacon in anything and everything that’s edible, thank you very much), I hope this one continues to have true staying power. If you haven’t yet jumped on […]

Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Donna Wiebe, said via Facebook, “Love your explanation of whole grain vs whole wheat! I would like to see your explanation to sort out the issues regarding peanut butter too!” Well, Donna, peanut butter sure has come a long way from the days when it was simply part of PB&J sandwich. […]

Whole grains are hot.  If you haven’t been reaping both their palate-pleasing and disease-fighting attributes assorted whole grains, then it’s a time to make the switch from refined, bland offerings to nutty, flavour-packed options. And if you’re already enjoying them, why not expand your repertoire with some new choices? If quinoa – pronounced keen-wah – […]