Some of these healthy veggies may surprise, disgust or make mouths water, but they should be a staple in any balanced diet. Here’s how to eat more! The healthiest foods to add to a diet are not always the least appealing, like Brussels sprouts and tofu. In 2010 and 2011, more dietitians and nutritionists brought to light lists…
Smoothies pack a nutritional punch for breakfast. Having a balanced meal in the morning will help your body lose weight, feel better and give more energy. Losing weight starts with eating a properly balanced meal. Unfortunately, mornings are often a time to neglect eating properly in lieu of time. Starting the day with a nutrition…
This is a quick and easy recipe for chia seed breakfast blueberry muffins. It is wheat, sugar and egg free and will give you a good start to your day. Chia seed muffins have a slightly heavier texture than the traditional muffins which are made with wheat flour. The secret to a lighter muffin to…
This is a delicious, healthy and quick smoothie to get you up and going in the morning. To save time, prepare the chia seeds and oats the night before. This is a recipe for a dairy free chia seed smoothie. You can prepare enough chia seed gel in orange juice to last you a few days –…
Ripe pomegranates, roasted artichokes, crunchy chickpeas and toasted pine nuts are combined in a delicious and healthy winter salad. Artichokes are a delicious vegetable with a creamy, almost buttery taste. When combined with pomegranates, spinach, crunchy chickpeas and toasted pine nuts they make for a delicious and healthy salad. This salad is bursting with flavor…
Follow these tips to easily make a homemade dinner every night and cut your family’s reliance on take-out and fast food. With work, traffic, children and household chores dominating our time, it is often very hard to prepare a homemade dinner every night. In their publication The Demand for Food Away from Home: Full-Service of Fast…
This easy recipe for chia seed, oat and goji berry cookies, gives you a cookie which is packed full of goodness. Great for the kids’ lunch boxes. The recipe below can be made wheat free and egg free – see the notes under the relevant ingredients. Chia Seed, Oat and Goji Berry Cookies – the…
In order to properly protect yourself and your family from food borne diseases there are certain preparation techniques which must be followed. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) approximately 5,000 Americans die each year from food borne diseases. That is almost 14 people every single day of the year. The threat is real,…
Gluten free, egg free and downright delicious as well as nutritious! This short cut to baking tarts without having to roll out pastry saves a lot of time. Here is a delicious home made alternative to regular fast foods. A well stocked supermarket or health shop should be able to provide all the ingredients you…
Skip some of the fat, and add some extra fiber and you’re well on your way to a tastier, lower-fat alternative to this traditionally fried dish. An Introduction to the Traditional Spanish Omelet The classic recipe for a Spanish omelet is made with fried potatoes and onions, drained, mixed with eggs, and then fried on both sides…