Enlightened Eater

If kiwis are not a regular item on your menu, it’s definitely time for a change.  They may be small but they offer a nutritional bonanza of goodies – and that’s on top of their tangy sweet juiciness. Kiwis are also incredibly versatile –just check out the recipes from Zespri Kiwifruit.  Zespri is the name […]

While ice cream may be an occasional summertime treat,  blueberries and watermelon can certainly give it a run for its money as seasonal favourites. And when you combine their arsenal of disease-fighting weaponry, their appeal can’t be beat. This recipe,   adapted from BC Blueberries,  combines both nutrition-packed favourites along with another  superstar, walnuts. If you […]

Fina Scroppo is one busy lady.  Over the years, I worked with her on many an occasion where she edited my nutrition columns or interviewed me for pieces she was writing. What I didn’t know, though, was about her love of cooking, especially the Italian traditions of her family.  But it’s  very evident in her […]

It’s local strawberry season – yum!   Is there anything better tasting than local bounty? Here’s a  recipe  adapted from Foodland Ontario that offers both top notch nutrition and taste. It’s finally the season when  I can step into my backyard for many of the ingredients for this fabulous salad – arugula, parsley, basil and mint.  […]

Marinating your meat, poultry and fish, before firing up your grill, can certainly make your fare flavourful.  It’s also key to making it more healthful.  Marinades containing acids, such as vinegar or lemon juice, along with assorted herbs can decrease the production of  harmful compounds such as advanced glycation end products as well as various […]

Sugar has been a very hot topic as of late with the latest research labelling it as a major culprit in the development of various diseases. But as you work towards slashing your sugar intake, before you throw the baby out with the bath water, keep in mind that it’s added sugars and those found […]

Here’s a delicious way to fill your daily  bean quota – one that’s linked a decreased risk  of having a heart attack or stroke. The addition of the caramelized onions and cumin just before serving provides a fabulous flavour boost.  And freezing the leftover soup doesn’t diminish the onion hit. Split Pea Soup with Cumin […]

What do Passover and Easter have in common? While Passover may seem to be all about matzo, those celebrating the holiday know that it’s also about chocolate. Just check any store selling Passover goods and you’ll see shelf after shelf of the confection. It’s also about eggs, which seem to be in so many offerings. […]