Enlightened Eater

From my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide, here’s a quick sauté with the taste of apple pie minus all the work and the fat.  Serve over vanilla frozen yogurt or Greek yogurt. l Sautéed Maple Apple Slices Makes 4 servings 3  Golden Delicious apples 2 tsp  (10  mL)  fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp  […]

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 […]

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) […]

Here’s a speedy recipe from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide, to help you make 2013 your year of eating breakfast.  It doesn’t taste like typical breakfast food, is portable and is a snap to make. Double, triple or quadruple this recipe. Everyone will want a bite. XXX XXX xxx Apple Cheese Quesadilla […]

Here’s a wonderful nibble for your New Year’s celebration. Or whip up a batch to treat yourself to a tasty snack.  The recipe is from my book ,  The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). Glazed Spicy Almonds Makes 12 servings 2 cups (500 mL) raw almonds (about 8 oz/ 250 g) 1 large […]

Earlier this week, I pointed to the research showing a bevy of health perks provided by soup but in case, you aren’t convinced, here’s yet another study on the advantages offered by eating soup. In an investigation of Japanese men, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association,  researchers assessed the impact of  regular […]

In my post  Five reasons to put lentils on your plate, I mentioned the 2012 Love Your Lentils Tour  and a fun activity the organizers had in store for us –    a cooking challenge much like those you see on the Food Network.  We, a group of dietitians from both Canada and the U.S., were […]

If you love salad rolls but have never used rice paper, here’s an easy introduction from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). They’re also a tasty alternative to deep fried spring rolls as a pre-dinner party munch. If you like, you can also add a small amount of shredded chicken or […]