Enlightened Eater

Savoury  cocktail fare can pack a mighty caloric  wallop.  Fried and pastry covered choices abound at this time of year.  A few nibbles here and there at each festive gathering can certainly contribute to  that holiday weight gain. If you’re hosting any events, here’s a make ahead  offering that’s a real crowd pleaser – both […]

Brrr   …. It’s that time of year again when soup is absolutely necessary.  With the arrival of shorter days, appetites can perk up in preparation for hibernation.  Fool your body into thinking you’re doing so with a hearty soup. Here’s  a change of pace lentil soup with a hint of curry that’s perfect for the […]

This dish takes just a little longer to prepare than it takes to cook up a pot of pasta. What could be faster? As Whole Grains Month draws to a close, take a look at what’s on your table.  Are whole grains playing a starring role or are refined ones still taking the spotlight? If […]

“Can you please provide  some tips and strategies for families with active children – feeding them pre and post workout, making sure they have quick nutritious choices for after school and before practice or other activities?” requests  Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Sophia Verzosa. Sophia, providing healthy eats for active kids can definitely be a challenge […]

There’s no better time of year to prepare this dish from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide. For  maximum taste in this easy yet delicious  combo, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  The grilled vegetables make a saucy and tasty accompaniment to the salmon. And to top it off, there’s […]

Here’s a  tasty  preparation for  those baskets of green beans from the farmer’s market. And if you are growing tomatoes, chances are, like me,  you’ve got plenty of cherry tomatoes right now too. Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp (25 mL) grainy mustard 2 […]

Earlier in the week, I solicited your help via Why won’t KFC share nutrition info about their VEGGIES?! to get answers.  Well, it worked! I want to thank everyone for their efforts. Here’s the info: •    Vegetable Harvest Blend Small: 45 calories & 100 milligrams sodium •    Vegetable Harvest Blend Medium: 110 calories & 250 […]

In my last post,  What’s the cost of perfection?,  I talked about our quest for perfect-looking  and mild-tasting fruits and vegetables. As a result, we may be forfeiting both nutrition and flavour. While in some cases, as with that of  the newer varieties of sweet corn, the taste may be more pleasing,  but the pale […]