While snacks are key to bridge the gap between meals, the perfect combo of nuts or seeds and fruit can get pretty boring. Here’s a simple option from the Almond Board of California that includes both ground flaxseed and almonds along with blueberries – a pretty potent mix of nutrients with lots of staying power. […]
“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 […]
Processed foods have a bad reputation. Some, though, may offer nutritional benefit and convenience at the same time. But occasionally you have to wonder just what is going on. This is the case with shelled or dehulled flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are a powerhouse of nutritional goodies: omega-3s, both soluble and insoluble fibre and anti-cancer lignans. But […]
Who says you can’t put together homemade baked goods in a flash? It’s March and the annual Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month. “Simply Cook and Enjoy” is the theme this year. So why not get the family involved and whip up some healthy treats? Here’s an old family favourite from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s […]
With winter temperatures showing no sign of warming up, soup is a very comforting addition to the menu. And soup with flaxseeds is even better! Here’s a recipe adapted from CanMar Grain Products Ltd., the producer of the delicious roasted golden flax I mentioned in my last post. Butternut Squash Soup with Golden Roasted Flaxseed […]
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