“I have a question for you about something a co-worker of mine just ordered on Amazon. It’s called VitaFiber. Are you aware of it? It sounds too good to be true, so I told him I’d ask you about it & see what you thought.”, says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Alison Smiley. Alison, something […]
Lookin’ for adventure? Head out on the highway. It’s a common theme of summer as families and friends eagerly hit the road. For some, the drive is only a couple of hours to the cottage. For others, the car ride is the major event as the road trip is spent discovering new places or visiting […]
I have a confession to make: I’m having a passionate affair with avocados. I simply can’t get enough of them. I can eat them morning, noon and night. At breakfast, a little avocado mashed on a slice of whole grain toast and topped with a fried egg (and maybe a dash of habanero hot sauce […]
This recipe from Snack Girl to the Rescue! (Harmony Books) by Lisa Cain, founder of Snack-Girl.com, an award winning website about healthy eating and weight management. If you have never seen her website, it’s definitely time to check it out. Her down to earth, practical and fun approach has earned her a huge following. Lisa […]
Here’s a change of pace Waldorf salad that’s packed with fibre and offers a variety of fruits – all of which, according to a recent Spanish study, are linked to living longer. The natural sugars found in fruits, such as dates, are accompanied by a wealth of disease-fighting compounds. Enjoy this recipe from Bard Valley […]
Last year, after Health Canada ‘s announcement of their nutrition labelling initiative, it appeared that real change was on the horizon. Rather than confusing Canadians about smart healthy eating choices, Health Canada, the federal agency mandated to protect our health, would be providing clear direction as to how to be an enlightened eater. Health Canada […]
“I would like to know how ‘baby’ spinach is grown and whether it is nutritionally equivalent to “grown-up” spinach. It certainly does not have a real spinach taste.” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Betty Fleet. Betty, baby spinach is exactly that – spinach that is harvested at an early stage – anytime from 21 to […]
When I think of canola, I can’t help but think of lentils. A few years ago, when I was on a Love Your Lentils tour, where we visited Saskatchewan’s farmlands, there were endless fields of yellow canola flowers alongside. So to me, lentils and canola make for a winning Canadian combo. This fibre and protein-packed […]
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