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Recipes
Spinach and mushroom barley pilaf
Autumn is a wonderful time for hearty home-cooked meals, which can still be achieved with low-calorie, healthy ingredients. This barley pilaf makes a nice light meal on its own, or a delicious side.
Zucchini and yellow split pea sauté
Here’s a delicious recipe that’s easy and uses fresh seasonal vegetables.
Blueberry-lemon country cobbler
Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet because it’s filled with vitamins and antioxidants, high in fibre, low in fat and calories, and delicious to boot. Here’s a recipe for a blueberry dessert that will bring some fresh fruit into your meal.
Greek lentil salad
Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fibre, folate and vitamin B, and therefore a nutritious addition to any menu. Also, their high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal, which makes them a great choice for people with diabetes. Introduce more lentils into your diet with this delicious Greek salad recipe.
Crunchy chicken-cilantro lettuce wraps
These tasty wraps make a quick and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a fresh spring day.
Fresh spinach and sweet tomato omelet with feta
When combined with the right ingredients, omelets can be a healthy and delicious option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Chicken and chickpea stew
Soluble fibre from chickpeas, beans, lentils, barley, oats, and some vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and protect against heart disease. You should aim for at least 26 grams of fibre a day. This hearty chicken and chickpea stew is a simple and tasty way to add more to your diet.
Fish tacos with avocado salsa
These tacos are a fresh and fun variation on a popular dish that will add some delicioso Mexican flavour to your table.
Easy green and red bean salad
I prefer to use flat-leaf parsley for the dressing. It’s more distinctly flavoured than curly parsley.
Peppered roast beef
Roast beef is ideal to serve on Christmas day instead of turkey. The spicy coating gives the beef a rich flavour.