Why I Love to Grow Arugula in My Garden
Check out this photo of my garden. Yes, that’s arugula growing but I didn’t plant it. All these plants sprouted up due to my actions – or I should say inaction – last summer. I let some of my arugula...
View ArticleWarm Kale Salad
Here’s a colourful and flavour-packed offering from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Their mission includes translating the science into cancer-fighting healthy living...
View ArticleKale, White Bean and Tomato Soup
There’s nothing like the aroma of a pot of soup simmering on the stove. At this time of year, a serving of a vegetable-filled bowl is not just nutritious. It can warm you right up while at the same...
View ArticleMediterranean diet ranked # 1 again – Mediterranean Onion Soup
Every January, U.S. News & World Report comes out with the best diets for the coming year. Keep in mind, though, that the term diet does not mean a weight loss plan, but a dietary pattern. The...
View ArticleEdamame and Asparagus Salad
If you haven’t taken advantage of asparagus season, you’re not too late. But act fast, as it will soon be over. Asparagus is not just a taste treat. It’s packed with nutritional goodies. Check out my...
View ArticleWhole grains and diabetes – Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula and Sorghum Salad...
Today marks the end of the Oldways Whole Grains Council’s Whole Grains Month. Over the past few years, the popularity of whole grains has definitely been on the rise. More and more people are...
View ArticleHow to keep salads on your menu with soaring lettuce prices
While it seems that inflation is slowing down, food prices seem to continue to soar. There are some items, like lettuce, that have had meteoric jumps in price. A package of 3 romaine hearts , for...
View ArticleYour Facebook questions answered: Should I eat a half cup of beans daily?
“All I see now in major supermarkets is vegan this and plant that costing an arm and a leg. Someone who is not in medicine insisted I eat a half cup of beans every day. I asked why and she didn’t know...
View ArticleHere’s when you should be concerned about your aspartame consumption
Is the latest news on aspartame freaking you out? If so, breathe easy- even if you are a diet pop drinker. Now that’s not to say that drinking copious amounts of diet pop is great for you but the...
View Article6 top nutrient strategies for maintaining your hearing
Have you heard about the potential health perks of eating well and its impact on hearing? Making smart food choices is known for decreasing the odds of developing heart disease or diabetes or having a...
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