Enlightened Eater

There was a great deal of excitement here on Monday with the announcement  that Health Canada is proposing real change on the nutrition labelling front.  Before talking about the changes, it’s important to recognize that these are  only proposed changes.  The government has   launched a series of online public consultations to get input from various […]

Temperature’s soaring and you’re fading fast. You’re obviously in need of  liquid refreshment but what do you reach for? From water and juices to  iced coffee, tea and  frozen offerings, the choices are endless. So what’s the cost of your preferred thirst quencher? If it’s full of sugar, accumulating research says it could be take […]

“What is your opinion on the difference between white sugar and things like honey, maple syrup and agave?” asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan  Karen Jorgenson Cooper. Karen, your question is one that many people are wondering about. Somehow granulated sugar is put into a different category as far as its nutritional rating. But the fact […]

“Rosie, what are your thoughts about all these people who are staying away from sugar now… looking for ketchup without sugar, etc…  Even thinking that natural sugars are bad. Any thoughts? Besides tuning them out? Or suggesting they keep to the perimeter of the grocery store!”, asks Enlightened Eater Facebook fan Jennifer Burnham. Jennifer, you’re […]

Did you know that  vinegar teas were once the treatment of choice for those with diabetes? The impact of  vinegar –  a.k.a. acetic acid –  on blood sugar readings, while currently given little attention in medical circles, was something that was relied upon for those with diabetes before the development of blood sugar lowering medications. […]

Carb bashing by various self-styled experts continues unabated – despite overwhelming scientific evidence to the contrary. With the popularity of books such as Wheat Belly and Grain Brain, many are being persuaded to once again opt for low-carb diets rather than selecting healthier carbs. Are you among those starting to again question the wisdom of […]

A new study of 5-year old American children found that those who consumed the highest amounts of soft drinks exhibited a range of behavioural problems including aggression and attention difficulties. The research, just published in the Journal of Pediatrics, looked at pop consumption and behaviour issues in almost 3,000 subjects in 20 different U.S, cities. […]

Of course we all know we should be eating more fruit. How about yogurt? That’s a given with all the talk about probiotics and the importance of calcium. Put them both together in a product by Dare, Real Fruit Gummies Mango & Yogurt and we’ve got a match made in nutritional heaven – or so […]