You know that fish is rich in protein (6 oz. contains 30 - 35 g) and have heard that it is a renowned source of the essential omega 3 fats, which most North Americans are deficient in.
Read moreChia Wonder Cereal
For anyone who has watched Dragon's Den, you may recognize 'Holy Crap' as one of the most successful business deals that's ever gone down on the show. Holy Crap is a breakfast cereal made of only a few natural ingredients. As you may confer from its name, the soluble and insoluble fibre content contributes to happy bowels. The only problem with Holy Crap is that it's holy expensive!! Here is my version that is yummier and cheaper.
Read moreRecipes - Caesar Dressing and Herbed Vinaigrette
I generally steer people clear of commercial dressings, even the 'natural' ones - ya never know what quality oils they are using. Also the use of clear bottles means consistent exposure to light, which leads to potential rancidity for the oils that they do use. So I'm offering up a couple of simple options for dressings that you can make in 5 - 15 minutes.
Read moreIs it safe to cook with Olive Oil?
Just about everyone has a bottle of olive oil in their cupboard. Most people assume it to be good for cooking. Is it? To test this out, I did my own kitchen experiment. Read on to find out the details.
Read moreRecipe: Walnut Date Cinnamon Protein Shake
I’m into protein shakes these days. Love them as a first morning meal and sometimes when working from home as a late afternoon snack. They are also a great inclusion for pre or post workout if you can make that happen. But I am a stickler for taste…and some of the shakes that I have tried from others’ recipes just don’t cut it for me flavour-wise.
Read moreIn Praise of Pecans!
The highest nut in antioxidants pound for pound (actually 100 grams to be exact because that is the measure that the antioxidant ORAC scale is always based on), 2X the antioxidants that you will find in wild blueberries, and 4X the antioxidants that you will find in cultivated blueberries. An impressive nut that doesn’t get it’s full due.
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