A quick, easy and healthy fruit based dessert to please everyone! Serve with yogurt or ice cream! Ingredients 1-1.5 cups blueberries (frozen) 1-2 cans of fruit in juice, drained or fresh sliced apples with peel on 2 cups quick oats ½ cup flour 2 Tbsp brown sugar ¼ cup almonds, coarsely chopped 1-2 tsp cinnamon […]
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Author: Celine EVANS
Baked Apples
This an easy recipe loved by the whole family and really nice with ice cream! Ingredients 6 apples 12 dates (2 per apple) ¼ cup raisins or 6-10 per apple ½ tsp cinnamon drizzle of maple syrup Method Core the apples with apple corer Place dates, raisins and cinnamon in a bowl and mix together […]
Spiced Veggie Stew
A warm and hearty meal for dinner, lunch the next day and frozen for when you don’t have time to prepare a meal! Ingredients ½ medium to large butternut squash, peeled and diced ½ large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1inch cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves, finely minced 4-6 mushrooms, sliced […]
Zuchinni, Carrot and Noodles with lentil...
Makes lots for the family and should have some leftovers . Tasty and healthy dish full of veggies, iron and fiber! Ingredients 3 large carrots 2 medium zucchinis pasta noodles of choice, about 1 loonie size Sauce 2 onions, diced 6-8 mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large tin diced tomatoes 400g lean ground […]
Greek Style Scrambled Eggs
This is an easy, quick and healthy meal to enjoy anytime of the day! Ingredients 2 eggs, mixed with ¼ cup milk 1 medium tomato, chopped large handful spinach, chopped 1-2 Tbsp feta (crumbled or cubed) 1-2 slices toast (photo has heavy rye flax) Method Spray pan lightly with oil; heat on medium high Pour […]
Healthier one pot mac and cheese
A quick, healthier version of mac and cheese for the whole family! Ingredients 2 boxes Annie’s macaroni and cheese 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 4 handfuls spinach, chopped 1 cup diced ham, dry salami or cooked diced chicken breast (optional) 2 large tomatoes, chopped Method Boil large pot […]
Spring Pasta Salad
This colourful pasta salad is packed full of antioxidants, protein and long lasting energy. Also a great source of fiber which helps with weight maintenance and bowel regularity. It is quick to prepare and a hit for the whole family, pre- packed lunches or for a BBQ or potluck meal. Pasta Salad Ingredients ½ box […]
Sugary Drinks
Dietitian’s of Canada release proposal on how to reduce consumption of sugary drinks. The average person consumes excessive amounts of added sugars each day…contributing to weight gain and other complications. Is Taxing sugary drinks the way to go, how should that tax be distributed? Education? Subsidies on fresh produce? Food for thought.
Vegetarian Ratatouille with a twist
A tasty and easy vegetarian Ratatouille recipe, clean eating at its best. Vibrant with color and great for lunch the following day. The cooked tomatoes are a great source of lycopene which is an antioxidant associated with reducing rates of prostate cancer. Protein comes from the chickpeas and the cheese. Spice up the recipe […]