Enlightened Eater

As with so many ills, the risk of conditions which can rob you of your vision rises with increasing age. And up there at the top of the list is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. While new treatments are currently being developed, prevention is key. Nutrition plays a […]

Now that spring is finally here, have you gone shopping for some brand new sunglasses? Are you vigilant about checking for their protection against UV light? Well, if you’re concerned about your peepers, then keep an eye on what you put on your plate. Accumulating research shows that enlightened eating may safeguard your vision and […]

It may be spring on the calendar but you can certainly still feel the winter chill. It’s a perfect time for risotto but if you substitute barley for the traditional rice,   the nutritional ratings  soar.  Barley is chock full of much need fibre – especially blood cholesterol-lowering soluble fibre — along with a range of […]

With winter temperatures showing no sign of warming up, soup is a very comforting addition to the menu.  And soup with flaxseeds is even better! Here’s a recipe adapted  from CanMar Grain Products Ltd., the producer of the delicious roasted golden flax I mentioned in my last post. Butternut Squash Soup with Golden Roasted Flaxseed […]

Caesar salad is a  perennial favourite. But when made in the customary way, it can be loaded with fat. The same goes for commercial croutons which besides not being made with whole grains, may also contain both plenty of fat and sodium. Here’s a  lighter option that’s definitely a family favourite. Make it with kale […]

Have you heard of camelina oil? You’re not alone if you have no idea what I am talking about. It’s the new Canadian produced omega-3 rich oil by a group called Three Farmers,  and it’s chock full of omega-3 fats. Well, it’s actually not a new oil but just a recent addition to our  marketplace. […]

Choosing smart carbs, those with a low glycemic index, offers a host of health perks.  The carbohydrates in legumes  are not only slowly absorbed but along with  the fibre contained, allow you to feel fuller for much longer than quickly digested carbs. Dried beans and peas also provide a potent blood cholesterol-lowering wallop. This speedy […]

Are you confused by the terms probiotics and prebiotics? If so, you’re not alone.   In part 3 of my posts on our microbiota, the spotlight is on probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics is the introduction of certain  beneficial strains of bacteria through various foods or supplements and it’s a segment of the marketplace  which seems to […]