Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
Quinoa salads are a great way to maintain a healthy diet. They help to avoid harmful ingredients that are usually contained in packaged foods. Quinoa is also high in protein, fibre and other nutrients. I usually cook a batch of quinoa and then use half of it to prepare a meal. This way, the remainder can be...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
When making a dish, it’s a good idea to make extra so you’ll have leftovers the next day. This will make it easier to eat healthy meals, as preparation is key. The salad dressing that I posted in the last blog makes enough to last for a few weeks. I mixed it with a simple salad...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
If you’re used to eating sandwiches for lunch but are trying to stay away from wheat or gluten, a good idea is to add brown rice your salads. This will add bulk to your meal and prevent you from getting hungry soon after you eat. Brown rice is a complex carbohydrate and helps to stabilize...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
This is a very simple salad that takes only about 10 minutes to make once the quinoa is cooked. Quinoa is an excellent grain that is high in fibre, protein and minerals. It only takes 15 minutes to cook so make sure to have a batch in your fridge whenever you can. You can add...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
When the days start to get shorter and the sun shines a little less, what’s the best thing to do? Make a colourful salad to bring a little summer and freshness back into your life! When the winter gets colder, it’s common to crave comfort foods such as starchy root vegetables, soups and stews. These...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
Often I make a few salads to leave in the fridge overnight and marinate. Salads without lettuce are great because they don’t wilt and can last longer. If you want to use lettuce, just add it as your base when you take your pre-made salad out of the fridge. As always, try to add fresh sprouts...
Dressings and Sauces, Recipes, Salads
This salad is packed with nutrients, minerals, vitamins and fibre…everything that your body is looking for in a meal! I usually try to make some whole grains ahead of time so that they’re prepared and ready to go. In this case, I had red lentils and quinoa already cooked. As a reminder, soak them in water...
Articles, Nutrition, Recipes, Salads
Once you have made a dish, it’s a good idea to make enough so that you have leftovers. The problem with leftovers is that often people get bored with eating the same thing for the next few days. In my last blog post, I added a recipe for a Quinoa Broccoli Salad. The next day I...
Recipes, Salads
During the summer months, a quinoa salad is a great option to have if you don’t feel like hot dishes but still want something with lots of protein. First, I cut up the veggies…broccoli, cauliflower, spinach and Swiss chard. Next, I steamed the vegetables for a few minutes. These vegetables are easier to digest when lightly...
Recipes, Salads
A great way to enjoy a nutrient dense meal is to add falafel to your salad. It is packed with lots of nutrients and minerals that will give you energy, rather than zap it instead. It is possible to buy falafel mix in a box and add water. Most mixes I’ve encountered are made with whole...
