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 […]
Fish Curry
Share This: Include fish twice a week for improved brain and body function. This recipe provides omega-3s (EPA and DHA) and the rare Vitamin D. Make sure to check 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]