Main Courses, Recipes
In my previous blog, I posted a chickpea curry recipe that I made. I added it on top of brown rice but made extra on purpose so I would have it for leftovers today. I decided to add quinoa to it for a different twist. I blended it together, added some fresh herbs and made...
Main Courses, Recipes
It’s been chilly lately so I decided to make a curry dish. Curries are a great warming meal to have when the nights start to get colder. This is a great month to blend seasonal foods. The days are usually still warm but the nights begin to get colder. While you can still enjoy local...
Articles, Nutrition
Protein is the primary component of muscles, hair, nails, skin, eyes, and internal organs, especially the heart and brain. Proteins make up hemoglobin, antibodies, enzymes, neurotransmitters and many hormones like thyroid hormone and insulin. The functions of protein also include communication, information processing and cell signalling. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. They are divided into essential and...
Main Courses, Recipes
As usual lately, this is a last minute meal that is comprised of what’s left in my kitchen. I seem to go for long periods of time where I plan meals and shop accordingly. Then I have long runs where I’m busy and end up using leftover produce and other ingredients. This meal didn’t really have...
Dressings and Sauces, Main Courses, Recipes
Portobello mushrooms are the king of mushrooms. They have a delicious flavour and taste amazing in almost any dish. If you take the time to marinate them a few hours before cooking, the flavour is even better. I usually marinate them in garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, organic soy sauce and garlic. When you cook...
Dressings and Sauces, Salads
I had some extra blueberries in my kitchen so decided to add them to my salad. I find that salads with fruit in them need other light pairings. Sliced almonds and sesame seeds are both good choices. Generally, anything too heavy will overpower the fruit. The same goes with the dressing – keep it a...
Main Courses, Recipes
There are so many versions of pasta dishes. Creamy, meaty, cheesy, veggie, oily…the list goes on and on. White pasta is okay once in a while, in a restaurant for example, but it has been refined and stripped of fibre and key nutrients. Try to always use whole grain pasta or even better, brown rice...
Recipes
I made falafel balls a few days ago and kept them in my fridge. I don’t cook them until I’m ready to eat them. The batter is fine to stay in the fridge for up to about 4 days. If you don’t feel like a typical meal, try arranging a few different things on your...
Articles, Nutrition
As new food trends continue to hit the market, we forget about the simple things. Fruit is a great way to enjoy a healthy snack or breakfast. It has lots of fibre, nutrients and vitamins that will keep you going throughout your busy day. Fruit is a great way to stabilize your blood sugar levels. ...
Recipes, Salads
There is something about grating vegetables that make them taste delicious. It brings out the water content in the food and also makes it easier to chew them. This salad is a simple salad with mixed greens, sliced cucumbers and red peppers. It is topped with grated carrots and beets, which not only adds colour...
