I love drinking tea. It is my, and most of the worlds, drink of choice. My maternal grandmother, the half Irish half Scots one, whipped up a pot of tea so strong it could melt a spoon, and I loved it. Who needed a coffee fix when you could have Granny’s tea? All tea comes …
Eight years ago my son headed off to university. As a mom I had very mixed feelings. Part of me was so proud of him as he began his new and exciting journey, and then my mommy instinct kicked in. MY BABY WAS LEAVING! HOW WILL HE SURVIVE WITHOUT ME? HELP! I think it’s fairly …
Natural Cocoa Powder To maximize flavour, cocoa manufacturers’ traditionally ferment the beans, use high heat to roast them and add an alkaline, known as Dutching, to improve the color, texture and flavour. The big problem is that all of these steps reduce the amount of antioxidants present. The impact of alkalizing alone reduces the total …
Lowest sodium chicken broth Hard to find, but the lowest chicken broth I have seen in the grocery stores in made by President’s Choice Blue Menu. With only 50 mg sodium per cup it is right on target for helping Canadians lower their sodium consumption.
Deli Salsa Bottled salsa tends to be very high in sodium, deli not as much. I use Garden Fresh Salsa Jack’s Special Medium Heat. There is only 150 mg of sodium per 2 tbsp (30 mL). Available in the deli section.
Avocado Avocados are one sexy food and are full of heart healthy monounsaturated fat. They are a good source of fibre, Vitamins C & K, folate, and potassium. Pick firm unripe avocados that are a deep green and let them ripen on your counter. A perfectly ripe avocado slices well and keeps its shape, isn’t …
Antioxidants are the good guys in the fight against the evil free radicals. Conjure up Amazon Warriors armed and dangerous in the fight against long term disease and you have a pretty accurate picture what these brave and courageous fighters are like. For healthier lives we need these antioxidants in our diets, through the foods …
Cranberries contain polyphenols, an antioxidant which are known for their cancer fighting properties. Cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infections, heart and gum diseases. Extremely tart as is, try adding the dried version of cranberries to salads, your morning whole grain cereal, or as a snack with some unsalted nuts.
Free radicals is not the name of a sixties band, but the evil compounds in your body that attack healthy cells causing damage that can adversely affect your long-term health. They can damage LDL cholesterol making the already bad cholesterol worse. They can even damage our DNA. Antioxidants to the rescue. They can neutralize these …
Before you peel that low-calorie, high-fibre, healthy apple keep in mind that most of the fibre and the antioxidants are in the peel. Quercetin is the antioxidant responsible for lowering your chances of developing certain cancers and pectin is the type of fibre that helps reduce your cholesterol. Scrub your apples well before you take …