Tag Archive : healthy

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…

You may have heard the word metabolism being used when describing weight loss, but what does this term actually mean? Usually, a poor metabolism is blamed for weight gain, but is it really the culprit? Metabolism is used to describe all the chemical reactions taking place within the body when converting food into energy. When…

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…

The Rio 2016 Summer Olympics have come and gone and athletes from around the world have returned home after demonstrating their best talents and skills. It was amazing to witness such incredible athleticism and sportsmanship. As a Chiropractor, it was amazing to see how capable the human body is; and with the right training and…

Source: CanolaInfo.org INGREDIENTS 5 large potatoes, red or russet or sweet potatoes 8 cups canola oil 2 L 1 tsp salt 5 mL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut potatoes into uniform length and thickness for even cooking. Preheat canola oil to a frying temperature of 375 °F (190 °C). To cook French fries properly, it is important…

Like many people, I would bake and cook with aluminum foil. It is a great way to help avoid scrubbing pans after baking. However, what I didn’t know is that when cooking with foil, the aluminum can leach into your food which is bad for your health. Leafy vegetables and acidic foods such as tomatoes and…

A healthy breakfast is a great way to start the morning and what is better than eggs benedict with hollandaise sauce? Smoked salmon eggs benedict with creamy dill caper sauce! This recipe will provide a healthier alternative to hollandaise sauce that we all seem to love, we hope you enjoy it! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup nonfat…

We all want to be happy, healthy, and fit…but the “want to” and the “how to” is what usually gets in the way.  In January, I once again started the year of with the typical resolution of “wanting” to lose weight.  I joined a bootcamp and signed up for a challenge which included a full…

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