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Category Archives: Food Facts
For the Love of Seeds
From pumpkin to flax to chia, seeds are very popular and nutritious. Check out my past post about – chia, quinoa and hemp. For this Grow with Nutrition post, I’m sharing with you interesting nutrition facts and health benefits about flax and pumpkin seeds. Flaxseeds I became a flaxseed eater during my undergrad days at the University of Guelph. At the time researching flaxseed, as a functional food, was trending. It was particularly interesting to me when I discovered we grow flax in central Canada. Flaxseed, the edible portion of the linseed plant, has been used in both food and non-food industry for 1000’s of years. You can buy the seeds whole and ground. It is best to grind flaxseeds to … Continue reading
California Ripe Olives
How about grilling up Mexican Turkey Burgers with California Ripe Olives from calolive.org this Father’s Day Weekend? California is my favourite part of the USA. When I was in San Francisco in April at the IACP, I met the California Ripe Olives team sampling their olives. With the first taste of the Manzanillo olive, it brought me back to Sevilla, Spain in 2003. My friend and I were sitting on a sidewalk cafe and had just finished tapas, which included these delicious olives, just before we confirmed our plans to drive to the small white village of Jimena de la Fonterra in Cadiz. That is where my Canadian teacher's friends lived and opened their house and kitchen to us during our … Continue reading
The Mediterranean Diet Recharged By New Research
My latest Barley Balance post for GoBarley.com is about how barley, the whole grain ‘smart’ carb, fits well into the Mediterranean diet food pattern and heart health connection. For this Grow with Nutrition post, I’m sharing with you the skinny on the Mediterranean diet (Mediet) foods and their relationship to our health. The Mediet Food Pattern It is built on a foundation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, lentils, legumes, whole grains, olive oil with a moderate intake of lower fat yogurt and cheese, fish and poultry; a low intake of red meat, processed meats and sweets; and wine in moderation, consumed with meals. Remember you still have to think portion control for all the Mediet foods. The Mediet has been associated … Continue reading
Seaweed – The Popular Sea Veggie
Originally a delicacy in many Asian countries, seaweed is gaining international popularity. There are over 20 types of ‘edible’ seaweed and even more are being discovered. Common types of seaweed include nori, kombu, kelp, dulce and Irish moss. Most seaweed varies in colour from green to brown to red with most species being green. Many of these different species grow in various bodies of water including oceans, lakes and rivers including the USA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2013). Seaweed’s Nutritional Profile Various studies (1,2) of the nutritional properties of seaweed have found that it can be consumed as a rich source of protein, fibre and various vitamins and minerals. For thousands of years, this mineral-rich sea veggie has been a staple … Continue reading
Spice up your Health
Do you reach for the salt shaker or even ketchup to add flavour? You’re not alone. Most Canadians don’t use herbs and spices on a regular basis. They may have a large spice rack on display, yet the spices don’t make it to the stove top or oven. I’m giving you three great reasons to spice up your recipes with basil, cinnamon and turmeric! Basil Basil is a fragrant herb with round leaves that may or may not be pointed. It is usually green in colour, and looks similar to peppermint. It is often used in pesto, salads, soups, on sandwiches and in tomato-based dishes. Health benefit – Anti-inflammatory A health benefit of basil is its anti-inflammatory effects. In a recent study, it was … Continue reading