Zucchini and Onion Frittata
This breakfast can be served as a tapas or as an entr
Garlic Aioli Dip
This dip is so delicious! It is rich and super garlicky! Pairs nicely with Rutabaga fries, crab cakes or even as a dip for veggies.
Rutabaga Fries
These fries are so yummy with a very mild flavour. Homemade oven potato fries have 30g net carbs per cup and these fries have only 4.5g net carbs and only 1 Weight Watchers point. Need we say more? Pair it with our Garlic Aioli sauce and I guarantee everyone will [...]
Amaranth Blueberry Pecan Snack Bars
These little bars are a nice pick me up after a workout or when you need a little snack to tie you over till dinner. It has 25 net carbs per large cut square. Popping the Amaranth is super easy. Pop 1 tablespoon at a time in a very hot [...]
7 Layered High Protein Tortilla Pie
This pie is awesome, very flavourful and satisfying! The key to keeping the carbs down in this recipe is using the Mission Carb Balance tortillas. If you choose to use traditional tortillas the carb count will go up an fibre and protein will go down. Although the carbs seem high, [...]
White Kidney Bean and Kale Soup
This is a hearty soup that is ready in just one hour. Adding the kale at the end keeps it slightly crunchy and flavourful. For added richness toss a Parmesan rind into the broth while cooking. A great vegetarian dish with only 13.2g net carbs and 11.5g of protein. I [...]
Eggs and Spinach
Lunches should be interesting and quick but I find you can fall into a rut of the same old, same old. This simple lunch is super easy, super fast and super high in protein. A perfect lunch that hits the spot quickly. Simply fry 2 large eggs as you like [...]
The Truth About Gluten
WebMD Feature - By Peter Jaret, Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD More and more groceries and health food stores stock gluten-free products. That’s good news for people with celiac disease, who for health reasons should not eat wheat with gluten. Yet paradoxically, most of the people who reach for gluten-free [...]
Going Nuts for Peanuts!
When you are in a hurry or just need a little snack to tie you over till dinner consider a healthy handful of peanuts. Peanuts are known by many other local names such as earthnuts, ground nuts, goober peas, monkey nuts, pygmy nuts and pig nuts. Despite its name and [...]
Thai Chicken BBQ
The beauty of BBQ'd food is it is generally carb free or low in crarbs. It all depends on the sauces you use and store bought sauces are LOADED with sugar and salt. This dish only has 1 1/2 tsp of brown sugar which can easily be substituted for stevia [...]
Swiss Chard Soup
This thick soup is sure to warm you from the inside out. Low fat, low calories, only 10g net carbs per serving and 2 Weight Watchers points! What are you waiting for? Go grab yourself a bowl!
Low Fat Coq au Vin
This French dish traditionally is heavy on the calories but with a few minor changes, calories were cut without cutting flavour. Use skinless chicken, lean bacon and forget about the butter.
Turkey Chili
Chili is a perfect meal for families on the go. Turkey is low fat and high protein and the salsa adds a little extra flair. Top with low-fat shredded cheese and for a little kick add some jalape
Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup
It seems that the Winter of 2013/14 is relentless with its frigid temperatures and never ending snow. This light soup is perfect to warm you after a long cold day. With more protein than carbs an zero Weight Watchers points this can be your everyday go to lunch when the [...]
“Fuzzy” Iced Tea
This is a nice change from your everyday blended ice tea. A refreshing treat on a hot summer's day!
Homemade Ketchup
When you have kids in the house you have to have ketchup. This recipe is all natural and you can change the taste to suit your family by using different vinegars. If you prefer a sweeter ketchup you can add 2 tbsp of honey or other sweetener but keep in [...]