Enlightened Eater

Tuna gets a bad rap- Canadian tuna, that is. Warnings abound about the risks of eating tuna due to the potential consequences of  ingesting mercury.  Even Health Canada  offers advice on the types of fish that should be eaten less often and tuna is at the top of the list.  Yet somehow Canadian tuna from […]

Here’s a stuffing recipe that won’t leave you feeling stuffed! Instead of the typical saturated  fat-laden stuffing, this recipe offers whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts – all in a delicious dish. When selecting a bread for this stuffing, use a less dense whole grain bread for a lighter result. Apricot Almond  Stuffing Makes 6 […]

According to news reports, it’s a bumper crop this year for  cranberries. That’s good news for farmers but even better for us to reap lots of  these tart little berries disease-fighting compounds. Cranberries have been rated as one of the top-notch antioxidant containing fruits. Research on cranberries as well as blueberries showed that the phytochemicals  […]

Apples are a hotbed of research as scientists discover the many disease-fighting weapons contained.  But not all apples are created equal in terms of their content of these health promoting compounds. Scientific investigations have been looking at various apple varieties to see which rank highest in their ability to protect health.  Red Delicious and Spy […]

Local strawberries are  spectacular  whether you eat them naked, with yogurt or in a salad. Here’s a recipe that will convert even those who don’t love fruit and salad green combos. My husband is one of those and when he ate it again this week, he told me that he had forgotten how delicious it […]

OK – truth be told, you don’t need any other reason than taste to eat these luscious berries – especially right now as local strawberries hit farmers’ markets and store shelves.  Even if they didn’t offer top notch nutrition, they would be a sought after taste treat. But here are five top health perks of […]

As requested by a rhubarb lover on my Facebook page, I am posting this delicious nutrient-packed dessert from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide. You can substitute any other fruits, if you like, as they come into but you might want to cut down  on the amount of  sugar you use in the […]

While I would say that rhubarb pie is definitely a favourite for many, it’s also not a everyday dessert. Roasted rhubarb, though, with all its health perks is a different story. It’s fast to prepare and it’s not hard on your fat quotas. It’s delicious on its own or atop Greek yogurt.  Enjoy! Roasted Rhubarb […]