Shakes seem to be all the rage these days. The beauty of the protein shake or smoothie as everyone calls it, is there is no wrong combinations. You add what you like or take out what you don't, simple. Some are into protein powders which are useful for boosting your [...]
I harvested some veggies from my garden so I decided to build a Buddha Bowl for lunch. A Buddha Bowl is really anything you want it to be just follow these simple rules. Start with a grain like bulgur, rice or quinoa, top with your favourite veggie (and fruits like [...]
This protein packed refreshing summer salad is packed with crunchy vegetables pleasing to both the eye and the palate. A perfect addition to any bbq. I used black kale (aka dinosaur kale) as it is less bitter than regular green kale.
This is such a versatile dish. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. I used almond milk as it has half the carbs of regular milk and the high protein feta replaces meat. If you are more of a carnivore and miss the meat try different fillings like bacon and onion or leek [...]
A dear friend gave me a tagine and tagine cookbook. The tagine pot is a Berber dish from North Africa. It is formed entirely of a heavy clay, which is sometimes painted or glazed. It consists of two parts: a base unit that is flat and circular with low sides [...]
A beautiful and refreshing summer wrap. Low carb and low calories a true vegetarian delight. Try adding some low sodium soy sauce or hot sauce.
Great high protein, high fibre appetizer. You can also use them as a side dish to a perfectly BBQ'd burger.
Mezze is a selection of small dishes served in the Middle East and the Balkans as breakfast, lunch or even dinner, with or without drinks. This dish is a refreshing low carb dish packed with fresh veggies. Considering it is void of meat it still presents with decent protein and [...]
3-bean salad is one of those quintessential and high fibre summer picnic foods. I used different beans here but if you prefer green beans or red kidney beans don't hesitate to experiment. I substituted the Agave Nectar for the granulated sugar. The Agave is low carb (16g opposed to 60 [...]
This stick-to-your-ribs stew will fill the house with a warm aroma. It’s perfect to enjoy after a long day or make it the day before and reheat it for a quick dinner the next night. Low carb and an excellent source of vitamin A.
Counting calories, carbs and points can take up a lot of time and make the joy of cooking and eating an unenjoyable task. Always eagerly anticipating the final tally only to be left feeling discouraged and often guilty. Keeping body fat at bay isn't all that hard if you're armed [...]
For one week I featured some breakfasts that will wake your body up and fuel it with a combination of high protein, low carbs and healthy fats, all of which your body needs to perform. Many of you may not eat breakfast for different reasons such as lack of time, [...]
Everyone remembers their mother saying “Eat your breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day!” Well she was right for more reasons than one. Skipping breakfast could temporarily induce insulin resistance in overweight women, according to a small new study. The findings are important because chronically experiencing these episodes [...]
Flax Pros: Flaxseed is one of the oldest fiber crops in the world - known to have been cultivated in ancient Egypt and ancient China. Whether light in colour or a deep honey-brown, flax an excellent source of plant-based Omega 3 fatty acids. These good fats, also known as alpha [...]
The news source addresses the common concern of how to get enough protein in a plant-based diet. In an online article titled Top 13 Vegan and Vegetarian Protein Sources, ABC listed the myriad health benefits of protein-packed, plant-based superfoods like hemp, edamame, chickpeas, tempeh, beans, and nuts. [Meat, eggs, and [...]