Enlightened Eater

Are we witnessing another amazing race – the pursuit to see which fast food outlet can add the fattiest, highest sodium and calorie item to their menu. I say amazing because what is happening simply boggles the mind. Are these companies bringing these items to the marketplace simply for their shock value and publicity? While […]

“I would like to have your suggestion as to a healthy bread. I had settled on a bread by Ace which had whole wheat flour as the first ingredient and lots of seeds, but it is sooo confusing. What is enriched wheat flour, which is the first ingredient on a lot of breads?” asks  Linda […]

Are you enjoying carbs at dinner or are you steering clear?  Research shows that if you’re practicing girth control,  having carbs at night can offer an assortment of health perks. And here’s a very tasty way to have them. This simple recipe is adapted from my book The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide (Viking Canada). […]

In my post Vitamin D- the new superstar , I pointed to the potential far reaching consequences of  low vitamin D levels in the blood. While many have been widely promoted,  the links between this nutrient and the development of type 2 diabetes have not been getting much attention. And considering we may be heading […]

In my last post, How to put a stop to your nighttime nibbling, I presented research showing that having a higher protein breakfast can be the route to  stopping mindless munching at night. Including an adequate amount of protein at lunch, though,  is also key to maintaining high energy levels and decreasing cravings and overeating […]

Are you an endless muncher in the evening? Well, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me for help to put an end to their night time nibbling. Among the  countless reasons for their snacking,  habit is usually number one. Or so they think. My first question following this call for help frequently […]

Love thyself. Yes, that’s what I said. Love thyself – especially if your body is not to your liking. It’s one of the most important things to teach your child. I thought of how times have changed from the past few generations until now as I was reading a blog post by Kim Bongiorno entitled, […]

Lose the wheat – it’s as simple as that or so William Davis, MD, author of Wheat Belly, would have you believe. But if you read any real critiques of the book, you’ll quickly find that removing wheat is just a tip of the iceberg. As I stated in my review, “While the book looks […]