Tag Archive : eating

You are probably wondering what BBBB stands for, it is the: Black Bean Breakfast Bowl Now that the cat is out of the bag, here is how to make it: “A quick breakfast if you’re trying to avoid carbs.” Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 eggs, beaten 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and…

A recent article from CNN discussed the importance of timing your meals. Most people who intermittent fast skip breakfast and instead eat lunch and dinner. But apparently if you want to shed some pounds you may want to reconsider this routine.   Most clinicians have noted that patients who ate their heavier meals during the…

Is it too good to be true: are Beyond Meat meatless burgers a healthier option than traditional red meat burgers, while offering the same great taste? You may have seen these burgers popping up everywhere; from your local grocery store to your closest Tim Horton’s. Beyond Meat burgers have quickly become the new nutritional trend. But the question arises,…

Overeating is a difficult habit to control. Overeating is not only unhealthy, it can also lead to chronic health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Food today is purposefully loaded with sugar and salt, making it highly addictive. In this month’s newsletter we will explore some simple tips to help reduce overeating, and to help…

Chole (or chana) masala is a popular vegetarian dish throughout Northern India. In this easy recipe, chickpeas and tomatoes are simmered with a mixture of fried garlic, ginger, onion, and serrano chiles plus traditional Indian spices like cumin, garam masala, coriander, and turmeric. Top this spicy, fragrant dish with cooling yogurt and a drizzle of…

Pull apart a ready-roasted chicken to whip up this healthy, vibrant, low-calorie dish in just 20 minutes and under 400 calories per serving! Ingredients 1 small roasted chicken, about 1kg ½ red cabbage, cored and finely sliced 3 carrots, coarsely grated or finely shredded 5 spring onions, finely sliced on the diagonal 2 red chillies, halved and thinly…

It’s October and pumpkins are everywhere! This creamy bisque should satisfy your pumpkin cravings this month! 1 Tbsp canola oil 15 mL 1 cup diced onions 250 mL 1/2 medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped 1 can (14oz/398 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 of (15oz/426 mL) can solid pumpkin 2 Tbsp sugar 30 mL 1…

On a busy weekday morning, it might be tempting to skip breakfast. Here is why that is not a good idea. Breakfast provides the body with the right nourishment after an overnight fast (that is where the name originates from!). When waking up, the body is depleted of nutrients. If left unfed, a person could…

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