Healthy Tips

Beans

A great source of protein, fibre and carbohydrates

Grains

Grains are packed with Carbohydrates, lots of fibre and even protein.  You want to ensure that grains are apart of your diet.

Cooking Beans

Are you one of those persons who feel bloated or gassy after a meal with beans? Could it be that you are not cooking your beans properly?  Why not try cooking it this way and see how you feel after?

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This method of cooking beans greatly removes anti-nutrients that cause gas and bloating.


Grains

COOKING WHOLE GRAINS

 

We live in an age when everything is done fast.  Food is cooked at high temperature because proper planning is not made and the nutrients which our bodies need are lost in the cooking process.

 

Much planning is required when cooking grain.  Grains should be cooked for several hours in order to ensure that the anti-nutrients are released.

 

Many persons are not familiar with Millet, Buckwheat, Amaranth and Quinoa as grains.  Try some of these in your meal planning and you might be surprised.  Here is some information about these ancient grains.

 

Millet is a starchy grain that is packed with vitamins, minerals, high in protein, fibre and antioxidants.  It is also gluten-free.  It is high in protein, fibre and antioxidants.  

 

Buckwheat is not a wheat or grain and is not a cereal, it is a seed.  It’s considered a pseudocereal.  It contains a high starch content and is also high in protein and can be used in a variety of ways.  It is high in fibre and many other minerals.

 

Amaranth is an ancient grain (seed) that is very small and is also considered a pseudocereal and is gluten-free.  It can be used in many different dishes (both sweet and savory) and can also be grounded into flour. It has a very unique flavour and is loved by many persons.

 

Quinoa is another ancient grain that is grown in South America.  Based on the high nutritional content of Quinoa, it is considered a superfood which is a pseudograin and gluten-free.  It has a nutty flavor and comes in different types but the ones mainly used are the white, black and red.  It is packed with nutrients and has all the amino acids making it a complete protein.

Soy Oat Waffles

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Gluten Free Cornbread

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Curry Powder Seasoning - Adapted

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Cinnamon Substitute

Cinnamon can irritate the lining of the stomach and cause irritation of the central nervous system. You can use this mixture instead.

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Use as a substitute for cinnamon in any recipe

Beef Style Seasonings

Taken from Give Them Something Better cookbook

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Black Bean Sliders

Make some exciting dishes with your children.

Taken from: Kidlicious cookbook

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Melon Kebabs

Make some exciting dishes with your children.

Nothing beats sitting back and having a delicious piece of melon on a hot summer day and for that we have this fantastic recipe. Well it’s not so much of a recipe but rather instructions on how to put it together.

Taken from: Kidlicious cookbook

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Health Benefits: Not only are melons packed with many vitamins and minerals that are essential for everyday life but they also contain folates and phytonutrients.



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