My flirtation with this fascinating new (to me) fruit began sometime last year when I saw dried goldenberries on the shelf at Costco. My first response was skepticism. “Oh really, Andean superfruit. Wonderful.” (Eye roll). But when I flipped the package around to check out the nutrition facts, I have…
Rarely does a day go by that I’m not asked for my thoughts about the great butter versus margarine debate. One will clog your arteries, the other is one molecule away from plastic, right? Of course, as is often the case in with nutrition controversies, the evidence doesn’t support either…
Last year I wrote three posts in an “Outsource Your Cooking” theme , but stopped because the food was always too pricey, underwhelming, or both. I thought Hello Fresh might be a better alternative, but sorry to say, this isn’t a panacea either. If you like to cook from scratch but really don’t have time to plan meals…
I have a rule: No boring salads. Family members count on me to bring the green stuff when they’re hosting dinner. My sister-in-law called recently for ideas, when she had more dark green leafy vegetables than she knew what to do with, so I traded these favourite recipes for a chance…
Are you psyched for Stampede breakfasts? As a born and raised Calgarian who moved to the US for university and didn’t return for 16 years, I unapologetically love Stampede breakfasts, not because of pancakes and sausages, but rather for our famous Western hospitality. Where else in the world do communities…
The American Heart Association (AHA) released a 17-page review of the scientific literature on Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease this week and the half-page that everyone seems to be fixated on is the section that ends with the statement, “we advise against the use of coconut oil.” Since 72% of the American public thinks coconut oil…
If you’ve followed for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Costco. Last year I posted the Costco favourites of twelve Calgary dietitians , and I usually brave the crowds to stock up for my family at least once a month. A few Costco foods, however, make my pet peeve list.…