Here’s a lip-smacking change from sandwiches and a delicious way to meet your protein quota at lunch. Enjoy it with a glass of low fat milk or yogurt for dessert for a bigger protein hit. As a timesaver, cook extra pasta at dinner and chop the vegetables while the pasta is cooking. If you like […]
This weekend marks Mother’s Day, a time when we pay tribute to those women who have always known best. Sorry Robert Young and those who were fans of his old TV show, Father Knows Best. This is all about Mom. The wisdom of the ages – just how is it that mothers were so smart […]
Maintaining a healthy endothelium may indeed be the foundation to keeping your arteries in good shape yet it’s a tactic that’s all too frequently left out of the discussion about heart health. Here are 5 smart strategies that may arm your endothelium with weaponry to fight off assaults: • Go for healthy fats Research […]
When it comes to the link between affairs of the heart and nutritious eats, the goal is most often maintaining healthy arteries. But the endothelium is an important aspect that’s usually left out of the discussion – and it’s definitely one you should know more about. The endothelium is the lining of your blood vessel […]
As with so many ills, the risk of conditions which can rob you of your vision rises with increasing age. And up there at the top of the list is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. While new treatments are currently being developed, prevention is key. Nutrition plays a […]
Now that spring is finally here, have you gone shopping for some brand new sunglasses? Are you vigilant about checking for their protection against UV light? Well, if you’re concerned about your peepers, then keep an eye on what you put on your plate. Accumulating research shows that enlightened eating may safeguard your vision and […]
Who says you can’t put together homemade baked goods in a flash? It’s March and the annual Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month. “Simply Cook and Enjoy” is the theme this year. So why not get the family involved and whip up some healthy treats? Here’s an old family favourite from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s […]
Flaxseeds, often relegated as a garnish on breads and rolls, offer a potent arsenal of weapons to fight disease. But all too often, flax is only found on the plates of those whose diets already score top marks for their food choices. Considering the accumulating research on flax it may be time for these little […]
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