This past week marked the 22nd anniversary of the introduction of the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid by the Boston-based think tank, Oldways. The introduction of the pyramid took place in the midst of fat phobia. The pyramid was a model of healthy eating based upon the traditional eating pattern which included healthy fats. Healthy fats? Olive […]
The grain bashing continues. If you’ve given up or are now considering forsaking grains for health’s sake, think again. If it’s refined grains you’re banishing, be my guest. But here’s the latest in a very long list of studies showing the health perks of whole grains. According to a just published report, eating more whole […]
At a recent event at Toronto’s Brassaii Restaurant, hosted by The Flavour Your Life Campaign, Robert Beauchemin, well known Montreal food writer, anthropologist, and olive oil expert, sorted through the fact and fiction about quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). At the same time, guests were treated to a variety of offerings, both savoury and […]
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 […]
Now that science is showing that eating pistachios is very smart indeed, there are other key decisions to make: shelled versus unshelled. When you’re deciding between shelled and unshelled, you might want to consider the advantages of going for those in the shell. And because they’re not a tough nut to crack, they’re easy to […]
In the past, pistachios eaters could never sneak a few nuts without getting caught red-handed – literally. Who would have thought that besides a yummy munch, there were so many health perks supplied? The growing list of benefits offered by these packages of goodness makes them even more irresistible than before – if that’s possible. […]
5 top reasons to eat dates Talk about the wisdom of the ages: biblical writings show us that agricultural products known as the Seven Species, that were revered in ancient times, are now a hotbed of scientific research. The Seven Species include wheat, barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives and pomegranates. At this time of year, […]
If kiwis are not a regular item on your menu, it’s definitely time for a change. They may be small but they offer a nutritional bonanza of goodies – and that’s on top of their tangy sweet juiciness. Kiwis are also incredibly versatile –just check out the recipes from Zespri Kiwifruit. Zespri is the name […]
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