Quinoa, Black Bean & Orange Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
When testing a new recipe, I often take taste samples to my various neighbours to get their feedback. When my neighbour Mike tasted this one, he said “I’ve had salads like this before, but this one’s the best! It’s perfect.”
Top 10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
In 1997, the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute of Research, released a groundbreaking, comprehensive, scientific report on how to reduce cancer risk through diet and physical activity. In 2008, an updated report was issued. Last month (May
Warm Lentil Salad With Light Feta and Fresh Herbs
Would you like to try a fantastically flavourful and totally nutritious recipe? Here it is! This recipe comes from my book “Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate”. It is, without question, a fan favourite. Best of all, it’s a wonderful way
The Powerful Truth About Food, Health & Happiness
If you’re ever wondering how much effort you should put into eating healthy, consider these two, fundamental facts. First, your body is your home - the most important one you’ll ever live in. It deserves to be taken care of.
Thai Coconut Lentil Soup
Here’s a truly delicious and nutritious soup that’s loaded with good-for-you ingredients. Lentils are one of the healthiest foods on the planet - rich in folate, fibre, protein, iron, potassium, zinc, and much more. Red peppers are all-stars when it
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Grape Tomatoes & Feta Cheese
If you want to eat healthier in 2015, I’ve definitely got the salad for you! It’s similar to a Greek salad, but with a twist. It also contains quinoa and black beans, which gives it more protein, fibre, and nutrition,
Eight Awesome Habits For A Healthier, Happier Year
If you want to make this year, an exceptional year, make this the year you master eight habits linked to health and happiness. After all, it’s your habits, or patterns of behaviour, that ultimately determine how great your life can
Chickpea, Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Dip
How would you like a fast and easy dip made with three superstar ingredients? This dip - made with chickpeas, avocados and roasted red peppers - is nutritious and delicious. Chickpeas are an exceptional source of fibre and also rich
Quesadillas With Black Beans, Corn & Cilantro
Beans are nutritional all-stars and disease-fighting superstars. Eat them at least four times a week. Regular bean eaters weigh less and have less belly fat, along with lower blood cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. They live longer too! This
Chickpea Salad With Oranges & Fresh Mint
Here’s another totally nutritious and delicious bean salad. Take this salad to work or enjoy it at home. Your body will say thank you every time! Beans are nutritional superstars. Regular bean eaters (those who eat beans four times a
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Apples & Red Grapes
Try this recipe. It’s loaded with superstar ingredients and tastes fantastic. It’s great anytime, but I highly recommend it as a take-to-work lunch. Make it on the weekend and enjoy it all week long. My eldest daughter Chelsea helped me
Mediterranean Herbed Brown Rice & Lentil Salad
This amazing, colourful and delicious salad comes from Amy Snider-Whitson who runs “The Test Kitchen”, a company that specializes in recipe development and a whole lot more. This salad is fantastic!!! It can be served alone or with grilled chicken
Eat Foods With The Biggest Health Payback
How can I motivate you to eat the foods your body really needs - the kind your body celebrates every time you eat them! In kindergarten most kids learn to count to 100. I want you to go back to
Fiesta Fit Soup
Imagine a soup that is fast, easy, gives new meaning to the word “delicious” and contains food ingredients that are linked to a lower risk of belly fat, such as whole grains, beans, healthy fats, peppers and flavonoid-rich fruits and
Chickpea Dip with Greek Yogurt, Lemon & Dates
If you’re going to serve a dip with cut-up veggies or whole grain crackers, why not serve one that tastes great and offers significant nutritional value as well. This one definitely qualifies! It contains nutrient-dense chickpeas combined with protein-rich Greek