Watermelon – not just for seed spitting. Not only is watermelon is a favorite summer food selection and barbeque closer, it is equally beneficial to health. The antioxidant lycopene is a chemical found in plants that gives certain foods (watermelon, tomatoes, red grapefruit, and guava) their red color. Part of the large class of plant compounds called carotenoids, which help protect and preserve body cells from oxidation and damage, lycopene may reduce one’s risk of various cancers, particularly prostate cancer. Watermelon is also a good source of antioxidants, that work […]
HEMP – alternative protein that is nut free, soy free, and dairy free
HEMP – An Alternative (and vegan) Protein Source Since my meal planning philosophy typically embraces a breakdown of nutrients at both the micro level (vitamins and minerals) and the macro level (carbs, proteins and fats) I often get asked for alternative sources of protein than the most obvious (beef, chicken, fish, eggs). If I did a family feud type survey, out of one hundred answers soy or tofu would be the number one answer. We may whittle down to pea protein or other legumes and then of course nuts. It […]
Mango Ginger Salsa Chicken – ILANA’s Recipe
Salsa is great substitute for other marinades, offering a medley of flavours with a lower salt content yet tasty and nutritious too. Grilled Mango-Ginger Salsa Chicken (4 servings) Time saver tip: Peeled and cut up mango is probably available in the produce section of most grocery stores. (Nothing wrong with peeling and cutting up mango yourself as a money saver though). Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (~ 4oz each) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp brown sugar ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper ¼ tsp […]
Portion Size Quiz
1. A typical bagel is nutritionally equal to four slices of bread. a. True b. False 2. Your waiter delivers your entrée with broccoli on the side, as you requested. You know it’s an appropriate portion because it’s the size of: a. A mango b. A can of soup c. A tight fist. d. Your palm 3. When you shop for fish, you estimate how much to purchase by assuming that each person needs a portion the size of: a. A compact disc. b. An ice cube. c. Your palm. […]
Beat the Heat with a Watermelon Treat
Watermelon – not just for seed spitting. Not only is watermelon is a favorite summer food selection and barbeque closer, it is equally beneficial to health. The antioxidant lycopene is a chemical found in plants that gives certain foods (watermelon, tomatoes, red grapefruit, and guava) their red color. Part of the large class of plant compounds called carotenoids, which help protect and preserve body cells from oxidation and damage, lycopene may reduce one’s risk of various cancers, particularly prostate cancer. Watermelon is also a good source of antioxidants, that work […]
Apple Banana Oat Muffins
Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, mashed 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all-natural applesauce 1/4 cup almond milk 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup almond flour (or almond meal) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a regular-sized muffin tin evenly with cooking spray. Add brown sugar to the mashed bananas in a bowl and whisk […]
Apple Crisp
Apple crisp Fiber One skeptics! I DARE you to try this recipe and not love it. Okay, if you’re absolutely opposed to using F1 for baking, leave it out and double the graham cracker amount instead (each serving will then have 141 calories, 1g fat, 2.25g fiber. Try spooning some of this stuff on top of light vanilla ice cream or yogurt…also yummy!!! Ingredients: 3 cups peeled apple chunks (any sweet, not tart, variety) 1/2 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original) 2 sheets (8 crackers) low-fat honey graham crackers 2 […]
