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 […]
Palak Chicken (Spinach Chicken)
Share This: This recipe is great way to integrate some cruciferous vegetables into your regular meals. Half a cup of this recipe makes up 2.5 servings of vegetables and 0.5 serving meat, making this recipe a good source of fibre, calcium, and many vitamins. To enhance the absorption of iron from this recipe, either add […]
Kadhai Chicken (Chicken Curry)
Share This: Making any South Asian cuisine healthy requires a little planning and some healthy side dishes. You always want to plan out your meals to make sure you add vegetables or you will be left with completely distorted portions on your plate. Some healthy sides include: Replacing white rice with brown rice, or regular […]
Lentil Soup
Share This: Go meatless with this lentil soup, use any lentils you like (green, red, black etc). Great as a side dish or a main meal by adding whole wheat pita chips or croutons. To keep the sodium low use low sodium canned tomato or use fresh tomatoes instead, and use only 1/2 a teaspoon […]
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 […]
Broccoli with Chicken Stir Fry
Share This: This is another cruciferous vegetable containing recipe. A stir-fry can be a great way to incorporate many ingredients into a filling, tasty, and healthy meal. You can replace or add vegetables based on your preference. This specific recipe is high in Vitamin C, E, B6, Niacin, Folate. And will provide 1 serving of […]
Lemon Fish
Share This: This is a great recipe you can try to incorporate more fish into your diet. Health Canada recommends at least 2 (4 ounce or 75 grams) servings of fish per week, as fish contains healthy omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamin D and various other nutrients. This recipe is high in Vitamins D, E, B6, B12, […]
Bell Pepper with Feta Parcels
Share This: Enjoy this bell pepper (capsicum) stuffed with feta cheese and vegetables as an appetizer or lunch. It is a great source of all vitamins except vitamin D. For a protein option you could add ground chicken or tofu to the mixture.Check the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information, the […]
Baba Ganoush
Share This: Baba ganoush is an eggplant based sauce commonly used in the Middle East. It is a great appetizer and snack option if you want to add vegetables to your menu. 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 […]
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 […]
Hummus
Share This: Hummus is a great way to snack. This is a good way to add protein to your meal and is low in calories. 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 need to be cautious of […]