I was having a conversation recently with a registered dietician and it rapidly became clear to me that she did not know the difference between an herb and a spice; in fact, she seemed to think that the two terms were virtually interchangeable. This person is trained in nutrition and food, so how can she possibly…
Herbal Infusions
Not the same as herbal teas, though there are obviously some similarities. Think of an infusion as a more powerful version of the tea and you won’t be far off. We all know that drinking certain herbal teas at certain times can help with certain things (certainly!) For example, drinking Chamomile tea before bed will…
The mighty Blueberry
An eternal American favorite, the diminutive blueberry is a little powerhouse of goodness (no wonder those grizzlies love them so). Multiple scientific studies have been done around the world on the various benefits of eating blueberries and all have concluded that if you add these tiny, yet potent little berries to your weekly diet (2-3 cups a…
Beat the heat, and the boredom, with gorgeous ices
Last summer, having just returned from a delightful trip to Italy where we simply had to sample as many flavors of gelato as possible, it set me thinking (again) of making my own when I get home. This tends to be an annual ritual, and I have to say, there is no beating homemade. This summer,…
Healing food – You are what you eat
I first heard the mantra “You are what you eat” on a TV show, titled the same, aired in the UK about 20 years ago. Gillian McKeith was the holistic nutritionist who would take on the UK’s worst cases of poor nutrition and promise them that their lives would turn around in 6 weeks IF…
Frozen Desserts versus ice cream
Hmmm…well my jury’s still out on this one and may be for some time yet. Personally I’m not a huge ice cream fan anyway; it’s not my first dessert choice, though I do enjoy a scoop every now and then, usually in summertime and definitely when it’s home-made. As with everything, if you don’t eat…
Antibiotic Resistance
This is a global problem. First of all I would encourage you to listen to the following TedTalk on YouTube; it truly brings to light the reality of antibiotic resistance in real life. It’s one thing being informed that there are strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics, but it’s quite another seeing what…
Essential Oils in cooking
Put simply, it is best to use essential oils as a flavor substitute. They can come in very handy if you don’t have certain ingredients on hand. … or if the herbs themselves are just too downright expensive. You can also use them to enhance store-bought sauces to give them a little more “Oomf!” Oregano, thyme and basil oils…
FOODSWITCH
We all know that reading nutritional labels is very important – let’s face it, advertising claims can be misleading and comparing nutritional tables is the only truly factual source of information we have. It is quite a process comparing one brand to another, however, particularly when trying to judge the overall “healthiness” of the product….
The mighty Blueberry
An eternal American favorite, the diminutive blueberry is a little powerhouse of goodness (no wonder those grizzlies love them so). Multiple scientific studies have been done around the world on the various benefits of eating blueberries and all have concluded that if you add these tiny, yet potent little berries to your weekly diet (2-3…
