Or how to choose a low glycemic index/glycemic load eating plan Smart carbs are simply too valuable to shun. Besides contributing a wealth of disease-fighting nutrients, they make healthy eating a pleasure. Just ask anyone who has fallen off the low-carb bandwagon. They can likely tell you how unhappy they were without their favourite carbs. […]
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 […]
If you’re still looking for a crisp cookie for a cookie exchange, here’s a yummy offering with the goodness of whole grains and nuts. It’s also great if you just want to bake some cookies! Enjoy! Double Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 4 1/2 dozen cookies 3/4 cup soft non-hydrogenated margarine 1 cup granulated sugar […]
Gluten has become an unwelcome guest in many kitchens. Somehow, for a growing segment of the population, banishing gluten from the menu has become synonymous with healthy eating. But many of these people are not gluten intolerant. They have been led to believe that gluten is a major culprit in promoting a long list of […]
Shopping for food used to be simple. You would choose from among an assortment of fresh, canned and frozen goods such as breads, produce, meat, poultry, fish and dairy products. Nowadays, supermarket shelves offer thousands upon thousands of choices with the numbers seeming to grow every year. Just how much was evident at the recent […]
Here’s a stuffing recipe that won’t leave you feeling stuffed! Instead of the typical saturated fat-laden stuffing, this recipe offers whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts – all in a delicious dish. When selecting a bread for this stuffing, use a less dense whole grain bread for a lighter result. Apricot Almond Stuffing Makes 6 […]
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 […]
In my last post, I talked about research showing that lifestyle changes, in general, and can impact on telomere length. But as this is a hotbed of research, scientists have been narrowing down some of the key strategies for maintaining or lengthening telomeres. Together they may indeed may translate into long life. Get your fill […]
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