I add two tablespoons of ground flaxseed to my cereal every morning. I’ve been doing this for years. I’ll continue to do it. Why? Flaxseeds contain three potent, health-protective ingredients – lignans, omega-3 fats and fibre. Here’s what you need to know about this super seed: Among all foods commonly eaten by humans, researchers rank…
The other day I was in the bank. One of the bank tellers followed me out to my car. She had heard me say that I was a dietitian and wanted to speak with me in private. Why? She said she suffers from constipation and “it’s not fun!” She wanted my advice. Constipation is generally…
Fibre is critical to good health. It’s good for your heart and digestive system. It helps control your appetite, as well as your blood sugar. The Institute of Medicine says women should get at least 25 grams daily and men 38 grams. Most people get half as much as they need. Our ancestors got far…
Lentils are a nutritional goldmine. They’re chockfull of protein, B vitamins, fibre and much more. In this recipe I’ve combined lentils with super nutritious veggies like carrots, red peppers and spinach. What really makes this dish wonderful, however, is the added goat cheese at the end. The first time my girlfriend Teri tested this recipe…
If you love avocados as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know that as long as you manage their high calorie and fat content, they definitely fit into a healthy eating plan. Avocados are an important source of health-protective nutrients like potassium, folate, beta-carotene, lutein, vitamins K and E, as well as a…
Lentils are a goldmine of nutrition. They’re absolutely loaded with fibre and rich in protein, B vitamins (especially folate), iron, copper, potassium and much more. A wonderful way to enjoy them is roasted as a snack. They make a far healthier snack than something like potato chips or pretzels! Kids like them too – at…
If you’re looking for an awesomely delicious and totally nutritious snack, look no further. One of the tastiest ways to enjoy chickpeas is to roast them. Chickpeas, like all beans, are nutritional all-stars, disease-fighting superstars and fibre mega-stars. I make this recipe in my household at least once a week. Sometimes we even have them…
Beans or legumes – like black beans, kidney beans, soybeans, lentils and chickpeas – have been called the best human plant food there is, potent tools in the prevention and treatment of disease and among the most nutritious foods on the planet. If you’re not eating them at least four times a week you’re missing…
