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Tag Archives: Recipe
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
A Healthy Recipe with Cocoa for the Easter Basket
Happy Easter! Do you want a healthier option for the Easter Basket? Is cocoa and dark chocolate on the menu this Easter? I want to share with you a delicious recipe that was given to me by a client. I’ve modified it slightly. Let me know if you think these cocoa lentil bars are delish! Cocoa Lentil Bars Makes 20 servings Time required – 15 minutes preparation and 25 minutes baking Ingredients: 1 cup mashed lentils 2 eggs ½ cup of olive oil ½ cup of buckwheat flour ½ cup of oat bran ¼ cup of ground flax seed 2 cups of oats 1 tablespoon of unsweetened natural cocoa powder 1 ½ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat … Continue reading
Festive Beverages
‘Tis the season, and along with that comes plenty of delicious holiday treats including beverages. These treats including fun, seasonal drinks can be enjoyed while maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the festivities. But how? Often people don’t realize the extra calories in that Caramel Macchiato (12 oz is 230 calories) or that Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate (14 oz is 440 calories with a 18 grams of fat!). Then if you add a liqueur to the mix, you’re getting a huge number of calories. Treating yourself to some holiday delicacies occasionally is ideal. By doing this in moderation, you won’t have insatiable cravings for the sweet foods that can sometimes break down your healthy eating habits. So what is … Continue reading
Quinoa – Ancient Grain Superfood
Quinoa (“KEEN-WA”) is the superfood of the ancient grains, and for good reason. It is high in both protein and fibre. Quinoa is a great food for the Celiac community and other people who follow a gluten free diet. It is a good source of the B vitamins niacin and thiamine and the minerals magnesium and zinc. Quinoa has been one of the primary foods of the Inca Indians for more than 5,000 years. The Incas referred to Quinoa as “Mother Grain”. Most quinoa is grown in the Andes in South America. The fact that quinoa will grow in extremely poor soil together with its great nutritional value makes it a true super grain to feed the world. Quinoa is … Continue reading