Cranberry-Pear Muffins
Share This: These healthy muffins are tasty, healthy, and a great way to fulfill your sweet cravings. The Muffins are high in Thiamine and folate. To reduce the saturated fat replace the butter with non-hydrogenated margarine or vegetable oil. Check out the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information. The daily value numbers […]
Chicken Fajita
Share This: This sandwich can be great to take to lunch, fill it up with any leftover chicken, meats or beans. Choose lower fat and low sodium salsa and dressings. Here we used Ranch dressing but you can replace it with any of your favorite condiments. Check out the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for […]
Rice Kheer (Pudding)
Share This: Kheer is a common dessert in South Asian cuisine. Check out the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information. This recipe is an excellent source of Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B12. Half a cup of this recipe can be considered a serving of dairy. To make this dessert lower in […]
Bean Wrap
Share This: Have a bean wrap for lunch to boost your protein and fibre intake. Add any beans and toppings of your choice, for additional flavour you can add low-fat, low-sodium ranch or mayo or salad dressing. Be careful of sodium, if using canned beans make sure your rinse well and drain before use. Make sure […]
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Share This: When it comes to a party dish like biryani, it is difficult to know how to make it healthy. One way is to replace the rice with brown rice, and switch up the meat with white boneless chicken, or fish or lentils. When it comes to biryani, reduce your portions to no more […]
Quinoa, Apricot, and Oat Muffins
Share This: Do you have difficulty coming up with healthy desserts, especially whole grain ones that taste great? Look no further these Quinoa-Oat muffins clusters will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! This recipe is gluten free and vegan. It also is low in cholesterol, sodium, saturated fats, and contains 0 trans fats. Make sure to […]
Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken
Share This: Replace your rice pilaf (or pulao) with a quinoa pilaf with this amazing recipe. The acclaimed super food, Quinoa, is packed with nutrition and has many health benefits. This recipe incorporates Quinoa with vegetables and chicken, to get a well-rounded meal. If you are a vegan, or vegetarian, you can always replace the […]
Sprouted Quinoa Savory Pilaf
Share This: Quinoa isn’t only great as a salad, you can make amazing savory dishes with it too. Or replace it with any dish that contains rice! This savory, low calorie side dish, can be enjoyed with any meal. The main ingredient, Quinoa, is considered a super food with many health and nutrition benefits. This specific […]
Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Crust
Share This: You’ve probably always made Shepherds pie with potatoes and meat, how about switching it a bit and replace the potatoes with cauliflower instead. This automatically cuts away the carbs (potatoes) and adds a serving of cauliflower. For a much healthier option replace the ground lamb with ground chicken. Each portion provides ½ a serving […]
Gobi Paratha (Flatbread Stuffed Cauliflower)
Share This: This is an Indian/Pakistani flatbread with stuffed cauliflower. Use 100% whole wheat for making the flatbread (paratha). This recipe is a great source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Check the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information, the daily value numbers in red indicates that the recipe has high amount of nutrient that you […]
Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberry and Almonds
Share This: Try this oatmeal recipe for breakfast. It is quick and easy and is an excellent option for diabetics. It is a great source of fibre and vitamins. You could replace the 1% milk with 2% or skim milk. Check the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information, the daily value numbers […]
Cabbage with Beef Pita Pockets
Share This: Enjoy this cabbage and beef stuffed in whole wheat pita pockets for lunch or dinner. It is a great source of all vitamins except Vitamin D and E. For a lower fat option, beef can be replaced by ground chicken or turkey and use canola or vegetable oil instead of butter. For a vegetarian […]
Egg Salad Sandwich
Share This: This egg salad can be enjoyed as a snack or at breakfast, but be cautious it is higher in cholesterol and sodium, so enjoy it occasionally or replace with low-fat mayo and cheese. The sandwich can be garnished with your favourite herbs or vegetables to add more nutrition and flavour. This recipe has excellent source […]
Pasta Primavera
Share This: This pasta is a great way to add greens to your meals. It contains zucchini but you can replace it with any of your favourite vegetables. Use whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta, this will add fibre to your diet. Check the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information, […]
Falafel
Share This: Falafel is a filling meal to have for lunch or as a snack. It is also low in calories. If you make a falafel sandwich, dress it with hummus or garlic sauce instead of mayonnaise to keep it healthy. This recipe has a great source of Vitamin C, Iron and Folate. Check the nutrition […]