The appearance of rhubarb leaves peeking through the ground in my garden is one of the first signs of spring sets my heart aflutter: it brings anticipation about the bounty of local produce soon to come. Local rhubarb, along with asparagus and strawberries, is just one of the treats that start off the parade of […]
There is bad news to report: On May 8th, Canada’s Members of Parliament defeated a bill that would have had a major impact in promoting the health of Canadians. Bill C-460 – Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada incorporated the recommendations of Health Canada’s own expert committee on methods to reduce the sodium intakes of Canadians. […]
At one time, nutritionally speaking, mushrooms and their exceptionally low caloric content was their only claim to fame. They were a dieter’s best friend as they could fill you up with minimal caloric damage – provided, though, that they weren’t sautéed in a sea of butter or paired with cream in a soup. But mushrooms […]
Nothing says spring like bunches of asparagus for sale at your green grocers. Asparagus, like leafy greens, is not only a taste treat, it’s packed with a wide assortment of nutritional goodies. Here are the top six reasons to enjoy this vegetable: • It’s packed with folate, the B vitamin linked to a variety of […]
Soup is not just a super appetite tamer. At this time of year, with the frigid temperatures outdoors, it feels like a necessity. A bowl of butternut squash can certainly hit the spot. Save on your sodium counts and food dollars by making your own at home. Butternut squash is packed with carotenoids – the […]
Have you heard about The Kale Project? It began as an initiative to reintroduce this nutrition-packed leafy green vegetable to Paris. Reintroduce? It seems that the French had too much of these vegetables during the time of food shortages during World War II. The French might want to take a lesson from the Mediterranean Diet. It, […]
Frittatas are a super breakfast or dinner option as they can be made ahead of time or eaten as leftovers, either warm or cold. This combination is a super way to start meeting your veggie requirements at your first meal of the day. xxx xxx Mushroom Spinach Frittata Makes 4 servings 1 tbsp (15 mL) […]
In Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, esteemed food writer Mark Bittman talks about how to make an Indian dal that tastes as authentic as if you were eating it in India. He writes, “although you can cook any beans using these techniques and spices, you’re not likely to get the ideal consistency unless you shop […]
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