Tag Archives: Cholesterol

Fast food: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

This easy-to-make fibre-packed salsa can be assembled in a flash – and it will disappear just as fast! Enjoy it with baked tortilla chips as an appetizer or with grilled chicken or fish as a main dish. l The combo is chock full of a range of antioxidants along with both types of fibre – […]

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Five top reasons to eat mushrooms

At one time, nutritionally speaking, mushrooms and their exceptionally low caloric content was their only claim to fame. They were a dieter’s best friend as they could fill you up with minimal caloric damage – provided, though, that they weren’t sautéed in a sea of butter or paired with cream in a soup. But mushrooms […]

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Roasted Beet, Hearts of Palm and Baby Arugula Salad

Beets have been underrated as a heart healthy option. Not only do they contain blood cholesterol lowering fibre, but they’re also rich sources of folate and a relatively new group of antioxidants known as betalaines. As for the   hearts of palm, contrary to popular opinion, they don’t contain palm oil. In fact, they provide very […]

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How to choose the best breads

“I would like to have your suggestion as to a healthy bread. I had settled on a bread by Ace which had whole wheat flour as the first ingredient and lots of seeds, but it is sooo confusing. What is enriched wheat flour, which is the first ingredient on a lot of breads?” asks  Linda […]

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What’s the best cooking oil to use?

It’s definitely time to clear up the confusion. In spite of what coconut oil  fans say, virgin versus virgin, coconut oil does not beat out olive oil when it comes to smoke point. An oil’s smoke point is that temperature where a heated oil will begin to smoke and degrade. The result can be the […]

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A savoury treat: Roasted Garlic and White Bean Dip

With school holidays on next week’s calendar for many families, it’s another ideal time to get the picky eaters into the kitchen. There’s nothing like getting them involved in food preparation to help them expand their food horizons. Hands-on experiences not only teach kids about how to fend for themselves in the kitchen  when they’re […]

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Bringing the Mediterranean home

Over the years, the word diet has come to mean an eating pattern that will likely leave you feeling deprived.  But in fact, it really refers to whatever it is that you eat. The Mediterranean diet is a perfect example.  It signifies the eating regime  identified back in the 1950s when American  scientist Ancel Keys […]

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A quick and tasty one bowl meal: Provençal Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo

A taste of  sunny Provence that’s sure to satisfy. This meal in a bowl is perfect for heart month. It’s palate pleasing, packed with antioxidants and offers healthy fats. Provençal Fish Soup with a Garlic-Pepper Mayo Serves 4 1 tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]

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