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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]