Kiwis may be small but they certainly pack a mighty nutritional punch. While they were originally known as a Chinese gooseberry, they were first grown commercially in New Zealand. These fuzzy little fruits were then named after New Zealand’s national bird, the kiwi. It’s hard to believe but they only started appearing in most North […]
How do you define powerhouse fruits and vegetables? Don’t pitch your kale. Here’s why. Unless you’ve been in some remote part of the world over the past week, you’ve likely heard about the recent U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study which named watercress the number one choice in their list of Powerhouse […]
Just using your beans once a day offers a significant pay off in terms of heart disease risk. It’s something we certainly don’t do nearly enough. Research published in the in Canadian Medical Association Journal reviewed 26 randomized controlled trials (the gold standard of research) which were conducted in centres in Canada and the United […]
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 […]
Local strawberries are spectacular whether you eat them naked, with yogurt or in a salad. Here’s a recipe that will convert even those who don’t love fruit and salad green combos. My husband is one of those and when he ate it again this week, he told me that he had forgotten how delicious it […]
OK – truth be told, you don’t need any other reason than taste to eat these luscious berries – especially right now as local strawberries hit farmers’ markets and store shelves. Even if they didn’t offer top notch nutrition, they would be a sought after taste treat. But here are five top health perks of […]
Roasting or steaming folate-rich vegetables, such as asparagus, is preferred over boiling as the vitamin is water soluble and can be leached into the cooking water. The shallots and sesame seeds not only add flavour but antioxidants as well. Roasted Asparagus with Sesame Seeds Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed […]
Beets have been underrated as a heart healthy option. Not only do they contain blood cholesterol lowering fibre, but they’re also rich sources of folate and a relatively new group of antioxidants known as betalaines. As for the hearts of palm, contrary to popular opinion, they don’t contain palm oil. In fact, they provide very […]
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