Chances are you have likely heard about the cantaloupe recall. Cantaloupe from Mexico, which has been sold both in Canada and the US, has recently been the source of salmonella ...
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Here’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 latest news from the World Health Organization (WHO) should not send you into a tizzy. First […]
Your 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 but read somewhere that it was a must. Is it really a must? […]
Happy 30th Anniversary to the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid -Celebrate with pasta
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month and this year, it’s a very special celebration as it marks 30 years from when the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid was first released. It’s hard to believe that before that time, this incredibly healthy way of eating had garnered very little attention. Then the Boston-based Oldways, a group dedicated to […]
Yes, you need to store your eggs in the fridge (Here’s why they don’t in Europe)
“Food safety obsessions” – that’s what a well-known so-called food pundit called it when he suggested on Twitter, that in order to save space in your fridge, eggs can be stored at room temperature. 🚫🧊 Food safety obsessions. Did you know pickles, mustard, ketchup, garlic, and even eggs can live outside the fridge? Save […]
How to choose the best plant-based cheese
The market for plant-based foods has exploded and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. And it’s not just vegans who are seeking out plant-based products. Many who regularly consume various animal foods are behind the growing popularity of the various plant-based offerings as they aspire to make healthier choices, either for their health […]
The joys of roasting vegetables: Roasted Pumpkin and Pepitas
There’s something about roasted vegetables that can convert even haters of certain vegetables into vegetable lovers. I have seen it happen repeatedly in my own family. I’ve had family members turn their noses up when offered options like asparagus and Brussels sprouts and seen them become fans. The latest happened when my husband asked for […]
Ultra-processed food and your brain
If you made any New Year’s resolutions about healthy eating this year, have you already abandoned them? You’re not alone if when deciding on making changes, you have bitten off more than you can chew. All too often, New Year’s resolutions tend to be about major transformations and when it comes to healthy eating, the […]
Mushroom Barley and Lima Bean Soup -One of my all time favourites
I am undoubtedly a soup lover – hot soups in cold weather and cold soups in summer. Sometimes, though truth be told, I do make hot soups when the outdoor temperatures are not chilling. But I must admit that the barley-mushroom-lima bean combo is one of my favourites. Barley also holds a special place in […]
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