Tag: #nutrition

Air-fryer crispy tofu stir-fry

Great warm for dinner or cold for lunch! Another light summer essential. Ingredients: (serves 6): 1. 1 package of noodles, chow mein 2. 8 oz firm tofu, cubed 3. Bok Choy, chopped, 2 cups 4. 2 bell peppers (red, orange or yellow), thinly sliced. 5. Red onion, thinly sliced 6. 1 bunch scallions, thinly chopped….

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Summer Greek Salad

Salads are essential to summer dining. With bbq, light meals and seasonal veggies, salads are the ultimate side kicks. Ingredients (serves 4) Salad: Easy peasy! Combine all the ingredients and mix! Add romaine to single serving and top with rest of salad. Tip: If you have leftovers, store romaine separately from salad so the lettuce…

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5 Key Nutrients for a Healthier Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan marks the ninth month of the lunar based Islamic calendar where Muslims around the globe fast  for 29-30 days. This year April 24th or 25th marked the beginning of this month. During fasting, breakfast, referred to as “Sahoor” or “Sehri” is observed  before dawn followed by dinner or “iftar” observed…

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Thai Lentil Coconut Soup (Vegetarian/Vegan friendly).

Another melt your heart in winter recipe. Compatible with vegetarians/vegans.        Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil. 1 red pepper 1/2 cup chopped carrots 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 onion, chopped Ginger, grated (1 inch) Garlic, 2 cloves, grated. Salt and pepper to taste 1 tsp red chili flakes (optional). 1/2 medium yam, cubed….

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I dream of Chili!

Feeling Chili? Warm up with Chili! Canada’s favorite comfort food for cold winter nights!

Keto Khow Se (Burmese Dish)

This popular Burmese dish is usually served with spaghetti. Substituting with Shiratake noodles will add only 30 kcal (per 8 oz package serving) and 5 g fibre (0 net carbs). If you want to use pasta, I’d suggest to use a whole wheat version or rice noodles for a gluten free option. The sauce is…

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