“I would like to know how ‘baby’ spinach is grown and whether it is nutritionally equivalent to “grown-up” spinach. It certainly does not have a real spinach taste.” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Betty Fleet. Betty, baby spinach is exactly that – spinach that is harvested at an early stage – anytime from 21 to […]
“I really need help with healthy lunches while on the go and how to increase veggie intake. Generally I don’t have the option to heat it up. I also don’t want to buy lunches” says Enlightened Eater Facebook fan, Emma Joanne Glover. Emma, purchasing your lunch can be very costly indeed – both to […]
Who doesn’t love dips? They’re a perfect way to boost your vegetable intake. This fresh tasting offering, adapted from the Almond Board of California (the original calls for straining your own yogurt), gets some crunch and flavour from the roasted, slivered almonds. However you enjoy them, almonds are definitely worth incorporating into your meal pattern […]
Earlier this week, I wrote about the anniversary of Oldways launching the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid. This was followed by numerous scientific and culinary conferences where researchers updated their findings while the palate pleasing offerings of the Mediterranean were introduced to the fortunate delegates. The first lunch at Oldways 1st Mediterranean Diet Conference was a Greek […]
I still remember the first time I tasted a fish dish wrapped in a bag -“en papillote”. The server cut the bag open and in doing so, released an incredible aroma of salmon and herbs. It seemed, at the time, to be a very complex preparation. Little did I know just how simple it really […]
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 […]
Brown bagging your lunches can offer a bonanza of savings – both calories and potentially big bucks over time. But more importantly, think of it as an opportunity to boost your nutritional status. When you pack your own eats, you’re in the driver’s seat – nutrient-packed veggies, whole grains and lean proteins are then easier […]
We’ve long known that eating fruits and vegetables promotes good health. Do you anyone whose mother didn’t tell them to eat their fruits and vegetables? Over the long term, they may provide us with an arsenal of weaponry against a range of diseases. But a new study, out of New Zealand, evaluated the effects of […]
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