Cranberries are an excellent source of fiber, Vitamin C and manganese (which helps build bones). The bad side of their nutrition is that although cranberries themselves have only 51 calories per cup, they need sweetening to be palatable to most people. Cranberry juice has shown benefits against urinary tract infections, but cranberry juice cocktails have [...]
2 cups (500ml) green lentils 2 Tbsp (25 ml) vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) each, ginger, coriander, cumin and turmeric 1 tsp (5ml) minced garlic ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt 3 whole cardamom 1 3-inch (8 cm) stick cinnamon or ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground ¼ tsp (1ml) hot pepper [...]
Ingredients: Cranberries - 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped Sugar - 1/3 cup granulated sugar Orange Rind - 1 tbsp. orange rind Orange Jiuce - ¾ cup orange juice Flour - 2 cups all purpose flour Baking Powder - 1 tsp. baking powder Baking Soda - ½ tsp. baking soda Salt - ½ tsp. [...]
1 pkg (170 g) CraisinsⓇ Sweetened Dried Cranberries 1 tub (250 g) spreadable cream cheese 1 cup (250 ml) crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup (50 ml) chopped green onions 4 large spinach, whole wheat or plain four tortillas Combine all ingredients except tortillas in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Divide mixture evenly among tortillas [...]
HEALTH-PROMOTING PROPERTIES OF FLAX 1. Flax promotes cardiovascular health. The ultra-high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. 2. Flax promotes colon health. It has anti-cancer properties and, as a natural lubricant and a rich fiber source, it lowers the risk of constipation. 3. Flax supplements can boost immunity. 4. Flax provides [...]
1 brown onion 1 carrot a sprig of thyme 1 cup lentils a little olive oil 1 litre vegetable stock 4 Tbsp chopped parsley 400g tin peeled tomatoes freshly ground black pepper a small glass sherry (optional) 2 Tbsp grated cheese (optional) Peel and dice onion and carrot. Wash and chop thyme and wash lentils. [...]
Locally grown in Canada, lentils are budget-friendly, and high in fiber and complex carbohydrates, while low in fat and calories. They are naturally gluten-free, making them a delicious staple in a gluten-free kitchen. Their exceptionally low glycemic index (GI) values and resistant starch content make them suitable for a diabetic diet. Just 100 grams of [...]
Ingredients: Pomegranate juice - 1 cup pomegranate juice Red Wine Vinegar - ½ cup red wine vinegar Shallots - 2 shallots, peeled and minced Kosher Salt - Kosher salt to taste Pepper - fresh ground pepper to taste Virgin Olive Oil - 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, or a blend of extra virgin and [...]
Eating nuts regularly reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risks of having a heart attack or Type 2 diabetes. Nuts contain plant sterols, the compounds now added to some margarine to reduce cholesterol. They are high in protein, and their protein is rich in arginine, which helps relax blood vessels and so reduce [...]
1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil 8 good-size carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) coins 1 medium potato, cubed 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) freshly grated ginger 5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable broth, chicken broth or water Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste In [...]