Enlightened Eater

There’s no doubt that meat is packed with nutritional perks but, in spite of what Paleo followers say, keeping portions in check is key for good health. To do so without making your helpings look skimpy, changing how you prepare and serve meat can make a difference. Stirfries, kabobs with fruits and veggies and stews […]

Earlier this week, I wrote about the anniversary of Oldways launching the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. This was followed by numerous scientific and culinary conferences where researchers updated their findings while the palate pleasing offerings of the Mediterranean were introduced to the fortunate delegates. The first lunch at Oldways 1st Mediterranean Diet Conference was a Greek […]

A  satisfying lunch  in a bowl!  To take it to work, simply reheat the soup and add the garnishes before eating.   To tame your appetite   in between meals, omit the cheese and tortilla chips.   If you like, you can also add some diced avocado to the soup to up the taste and nutrition quotients even […]

Have you ever eaten oat groats? You’re not alone if you’re wondering what they are. Oat groats are the whole grain product before it is flaked or rolled to become oat flakes or meal. You can use it as you would use barley or rice in a savoury pilaf or with vegetables in a cold […]

At this time of year, there’s nothing like a bowl of soup. Not only is it appealing because of frigid outdoor temperatures but it’s also simply satisfying. Having soup is the perfect antidote following holiday eating.  It tames your hunger like no other food. Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious offering. The addition of […]

I can’t tell you how many conferences or meetings where healthy eating and nutrition are the focus and yet when it came time for meals and snacks, you had to wonder what the organizers were thinking. Well, I have to say that at the recent Whole Grains: Breaking Barriers conference, in Boston, sponsored by Oldways […]

I still remember the first time I tasted a fish dish wrapped in a bag -“en papillote”.  The server cut the bag open and in doing so,  released an incredible aroma of  salmon and herbs.  It seemed, at the time, to be a very complex preparation.  Little did I know just how simple it really […]

This salad is packed with a cornucopia of disease-fighting compounds.   Pears, for example, supply significant amounts of soluble fibre  which can lower blood cholesterol and may contribute to better  blood sugar readings and appetite regulation. In fact, their 4 grams put them high on the list of  fruits with  appreciable amounts of fibre.  The phytochemicals […]