A healthy spin on Morning Glory Muffins!
I love muffins. They pair so well with coffee or tea, are a terrific pre- or post- workout snack, or a quick grab-and-go breakfast. But I try to keep in mind than most versions are really cleverly disguised cupcakes.

How are these muffins healthier? A generous amount of fruits and grated carrots add moistness and great flavors while providing many important nutrients, the nuts add healthy fats, and whole grain flour has the minerals and fiber that have been stripped out of refined white flour. These muffins are sweetened with simple brown sugar; although some believe that “natural” sweeteners are better for you, sugar is sugar. The overall calorie count is lower than traditional muffins as well, which is good for those who don’t need the excess calories.

http://www.sheilakealey.com/2017/02/07/good-morning-muffins/

Turmeric seems to be everywhere these days. This signature spice that lends curries and mustards their distinct colour is now popping up in unlikely foods and beverages like golden spice lattes, hot chocolate, and even sodas.

And you can count on more foods adopting turmeric’s characteristic yellow-orange hue, as the turmeric food trend is a strong one. A recent Google food trend analysis ranks turmeric as the number 1 rising star, as interest in turmeric has grown significantly in a short period.

What's behind the turmeric trend, and is the evidence backed by science, or hype?

http://www.sheilakealey.com/2017/01/25/healthy-or-hype-turmeric/

A healthy (and delicious) twist on pumpkin pie!
http://www.sheilakealey.com/2016/10/07/pumpkin-bars-pecan-oat-crust/

I have a lot of kale in my very small garden. I am a big fan of leafy greens, but honestly much prefer the tender leaves of Swiss chard, spinach, or arugula.

What to do with all this kale?

This orzo salad is the perfect solution. It uses A LOT of kale, which is first quickly cooked and then processed with a bit of olive oil and garlic: this softens the hardy leaves and tames the assertive kale flavours. And plenty of kale means you’re getting a good dose of this nutrient powerhouse with every bite.

http://www.sheilakealey.com/2016/09/27/orzo-kale-artichokes-chickpeas/

The health impact of consuming too much sugar is big news, and many people are looking for alternatives. What about so-called “natural” sweeteners? Food marketers want you to think they are healthier, and labels boasting terms like “naturally sweetened” or “honey-sweetened” are a common fixture.

This line of thinking has made its way into cookbooks, recipe blogs, and many home kitchens.
http://www.sheilakealey.com/2016/09/18/natural-sweeteners-vs-sugar/

New Recipe: Chocolate Pecan Tart
Delicious, easy, and nutritious (featuring Greek yogurt and a pecan crust).
http://www.sheilakealey.com/2016/08/03/chocolate-pecan-tart/

A beautiful waterfront recreation area in the center of Ottawa at Mooney's Bay will be destroyed to make room for Canada's largest playground. A reality TV show decided that this was the perfect spot for their venture, without any public consultation.

Are you confused about how much fat you should eat? You have good reason! Many journalists and “internet experts” skillfully weave convincing stories about a large body of research.  We are often told to ignore academic experts and decades of nutrition research. What’s going on here?

A report on the Canadian Ski Nationals in the Yukon - Whitehorse Ski Club put on an impressive event!
http://www.sheilakealey.com/2016/03/28/canadian-ski-nationals-whitehorse/