Enlightened Eater

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 […]

Are you enjoying carbs at dinner or are you steering clear?  Research shows that if you’re practicing girth control,  having carbs at night can offer an assortment of health perks. And here’s a very tasty way to have them. This simple recipe is adapted from my book The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). […]

Fatty fish such as salmon are one of the only foods that naturally  contain significant amounts of vitamin D with a 3-ounce (cooked) serving  supplying a whopping   450 IU. l Here’s a simple, yet so flavor-packed  way to boost your vitamin D totals while  getting in your heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.  The leftovers are […]

Finally after a long winter, the sun’s rays feel oh so good. On some days, they actually feel warm on our skin.  In spite of how good it feels, at this time of year in northern climates, it still does not translate into vitamin D production. Here’s why: vitamin D is produced by the body […]

Here’s something green for St. Patrick’s Day!  Just kidding.  This Mediterranean dish, from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide,  is great for anytime of the year. This combination of North African and Italian flavours works well with other dark leafy greens such as spinach.  Enjoy it as an appetizer  atop  toasted slices of […]

With school holidays on next week’s calendar for many families, it’s another ideal time to get the picky eaters into the kitchen. There’s nothing like getting them involved in food preparation to help them expand their food horizons. Hands-on experiences not only teach kids about how to fend for themselves in the kitchen  when they’re […]

Doesn’t it seem as though, on a regular basis, one food or another is given star status as THE one that’s the key to longevity? Well forget it folks. No one food can provide a complete arsenal of weaponry to defend against illness and death. A dietary pattern, though, is a different story. And none […]

The Mediterranean is hot, hot, hot. No I’m not referring to the weather but to the eating pattern. The Med Diet has been making headlines around the world all week. No doubt you have heard about the major study published this week in the new England Journal of Medicine which showed that subjects at high […]