This week we look at another top “Super food” that is an old-fashioned staple – lentils. Often people tell me that they cannot afford to eat healthy or that eating healthy is too expensive. But once you start cooking with whole foods, this is simply not the case. Whole foods, especially when purchased in bulk are inexpensive and usually the healthiest options. But there is one catch – you have to cook them. Lentils are very inexpensive and are a staple in many cultures around the world.
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The warm weather is finally here, and so is BBQ season! When planning for your barbeque or picnic, don’t forget the veggies. Ontario Greenhouse vegetables offer a wide selection of colourful and delicious veggies that are great in salads or veggie kebabs. Plus you are supporting local growers, right here in our own province. This week on the blog, I am using Ontario tomatoes and cucumbers to make a healthy salad that is perfect for spring entertaining. This is a salad that can be served warm or cold. You can have it as a side dish or as the main course. It is a great addition to entertaining in case some of your guests are vegetarian or vegan.
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New studies have shown that salmon also contains small proteins that are anti-inflammatory, help maintain healthy joints and reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. Studies also show lower rates of depression among populations that eat more fish. So there are many benefits to eating salmon on a regular basis. Many people do not know how to cook fish, or get used to the taste. Here is an easy recipe that gives salmon a nice savory flavor.
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Although referred to as a nut, almonds are actually the seed of the fruit of the almond tree. The almond tree is in the same family as peaches and cherries. Almonds are packed with nutritional benefits and are an ideal ingredient for this delicious gluten-free cookie recipe.
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Posted in Food, Health, Nutrition on Mar 16th, 2012
This week’s focus is on another green veggie (you may notice a theme here, as there are many green vegetables that are worthy of “super” status). Kale is a dark leafy green that is high in calcium, Vitamin K, C and loads of other phytonutrients. As mentioned in another previous blog on alkalizing foods, it is also loaded with alkaline minerals that help your body to maintain a healthy pH. Kale, like most leafy greens, is also great for your liver and supports it in its detoxification processes.
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Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and folacin, and also contains fiber, Vitamin A and potassium. Population studies have shown that people who eat a lot of broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables have lower rates of cancer than those who don’t.
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This week I cooked a new soup recipe, using a vegetable that I have never cooked before, golden beets. Golden Beets are milder tasting than regular beets, and they are not as messy to work with. This is a very easy and delicious recipe; the fresh lemon gives it a nice refreshing flavor.
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Although not commonly consumed today, parsnips used to be more popular than carrots and potatoes in the middle ages. Parsnips are close cousins to carrots and fennel. They are very nutritious, full of fiber, vitamins and minerals including: Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. This gives you plenty of reasons to get acquainted with parsnips and find a delicious way to enjoy them. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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The facts are that most whole foods contain protein, including vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils. For some people, these proteins are even easier for the body to digest and assimilate for health. In fact some studies have shown that eating too much protein can lead to health issues such as arthritis, colon cancer, osteoporosis and kidney stones.
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Are you bored of eating the same things every day? Usually this is the time of year when your commitment to your New Year’s Resolutions start to wane. Often when people start a healthier lifestyle they put together rigid meal plans that can often get dull after the initial motivation wears off. But nutritious eating does not have to be boring. In fact one of the biggest secrets to making lifelong lifestyle changes in your diet is to make meals interesting and delicious like this healthy breakfast recipe for Yogurt and Fruit Parfait!
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