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 […]

White Bean Soup

Share This: This white bean soup is nutrient packed, low in calories and is perfect for cold winter days. This soup is especially high in vitamins A, and C, and folate. Each serving contains around 2 servings of vegetables. Check out the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information. The daily value numbers […]

Edemame Dip

Share This: This Edamame dip is a great side to spice up your veggies. This recipe is high in folate. Check out the nutrition facts panel (on the right) for detailed nutrition information. The daily value numbers in red indicates that the recipe has high amounts of nutrient that you need to be cautious of (fat, sodium or cholesterol) and […]

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 […]

Grilled Vegetables

Share This: We all need to have a quick-go-to vegetable dish in order to meet the required half plate of veggies at lunch and dinner. This is a quick one to have on hand, especially if you love to barbecue. But this recipe doesn’t require a grill, you can also just broil or bake your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shami Kababs

Share This: This is a very common South Asian meat dish. When it comes to foods like kababs, it is very easy to go overboard with the meat portions. Use this recipe and its nutrition facts as a guide. Limit the portions to about 1/2 cup (use an actual measuring cup) or use your palm […]

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 […]

Baked Eggplant Parmesan

Share This: Enjoy this amazing vegetable appetizer to accompany your meals to add an extra serving of veggies. This recipe has excellent sources of Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Folate. One cup of this recipe contains 3 servings of vegetables. To reduce the saturated fat choose lower fat cheese for Mozzarella and Parmesan. […]

Potato Skins

Potato Skin

Share This: These potato skins can be an excellent and satisfying side dish, and replace your regular rice or bread. We kept it simple but you can add in salsa, beans, peppers, tomatoes, and roasted or sautéed vegetables of your choice. The analysis was done for the basic recipe.  The basic recipe is high in Potassium, […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans

Share This: This is a low-calorie side dish with a cruciferous vegetable and a great tasty way to incorporate more veggies with each meal. The recipe is a great source of Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin and Folate. One cup of this recipe contains 2 servings of vegetables.   Check the nutrition facts panel (on […]

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 […]

Raw Veggie Salad

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Share This: Try this raw salad recipe, it has a mix of great antioxidants and fibre! This recipe uses fat-free ranch dressing, but you could use any low-fat, low-sodium dressings of your choice. Note the nutrition facts panel (on the right) shows red for sodium, this is because the dressing had a very high amount of […]

Wake and Shake Smoothie

Share This: Try this smoothie recipe for breakfast or a snack. It is quick and easy and will help to keep you full for longer because of the fibre from flax seed. You could replace flax seed, with chia seeds, hemp seeds or any other nuts/seeds. You could replace the 2% milk for 1% or skim milk […]

Bell Pepper with Feta Parcels

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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 […]

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 […]

Baba Ganoush

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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 […]

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 […]

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