ONE OF NATURES MOST PERFECT FOODS: EGGS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER
The egg is one of those food items that received the distinction of being bad for us, a view that was mainly due to the high cholesterol content (about 185mg per egg). It would make sense then for anyone concerned about their cholesterol level to steer clear of these guys, right? Well as it turns out that’s not quite right, in fact research consistently and reliably shows that the cholesterol we eat impacts our blood cholesterol level very little. Eggs are one of natures most
FRUITED COUSCOUS SALAD
I love salads and I eat them every day, so for me it becomes important to find new and interesting salads with great healthy ingredients.... I love experimenting with different flavours and this salad is a perfect combination of ingredients that taste great together! If you are new to couscous, give it a try before "writing it off", I bet you'll enjoy it! 3 cups couscous 4 ½ cups chicken broth, or boiling water ¾ cup dried cranberries 1 cup
KALE SALAD
This kale and cabbage salad has to be one of my favourites (well I have about 100 different favourites) but this one is definitely up near the top of the list! Salad 2/3 of a bunch of kale, spines removed and chopped 1/3 of a red cabbage, chopped or finely shredded small handful pumpkin seeds small handful sunflower seeds Dressing 6 tbsps olive oil 2 tbsps
HOMEMADE MAYONNAISE
This mayonnaise recipe is a great alternative to your "go to" store bought variety that has a bunch of added sugar and preservatives; and it's so easy to make you can "whip" it up in no time at all. And, as far as I'm concerned, it tastes much better! 1 whole egg 1 – 1¼ cups extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp. dry mustard powder salt and pepper to taste honey to flavour (o
ZUCCHINI: MY GARDEN IS GIVING ME INCREDIBLE ZUCCHINI THIS YEAR!
FIND SOME GREAT RECIPES AND ALL THE
I love zucchini and I especially like that it is so versatile! You can slice it, dice it, and shred it. You can add it to a favourite salad, use it in your favourite bread or muffin recipe, use it in a great tasty casserole, in a stir fry or a pasta dish! If you are a zucchini lover like I am, there’s good news because it has a lot of “goodness” to share with you including: Vitamin B9 (Folate) Vitamin C Choline Vitamin A Vitamin K Phosphorus Calcium Sodium Potassium Magnesium
