We just don’t enough legumes- chick peas, lentils, kidney beans and the like. When you consider their amazing nutritional perks, it’s something we need to change. They’re prebiotic (promoting the growth of healthy bacteria in our gut), have anti-inflammatory action, are packed with fibre, both the kind that promotes regularity, blood cholesterol lowering and easier […]
Choosing smart carbs, those with a low glycemic index, offers a host of health perks. The carbohydrates in legumes are not only slowly absorbed but along with the fibre contained, allow you to feel fuller for much longer than quickly digested carbs. Dried beans and peas also provide a potent blood cholesterol-lowering wallop. This speedy […]
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 […]
Are you contemplating banishing gluten from your menu? If so, you’re not alone. Gluten-free diets are definitely hot. Much of the buzz about ridding menus of gluten began when celebrities raved about how avoiding gluten helped them maintain their svelte shape. But then many also started questioning whether their various ills such as fatigue, depression […]
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 […]
This Monday marks the start of Passover, the Jewish celebration commemorating the freedom of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt. There are many symbols of the festival but none is better known than matzo. In their haste to flee Egypt, the Jews could not wait for their bread to rise and thus, unleavened bread […]
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 […]
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