Posts Tagged "fibre"
Nutritional Jackpot: Quinoa
If you’ve never tried quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), you should probably re-think your next dinner. Quinoa is a crop much like a grain, though it is not a true cereal grain. It is a small seed, and is often cooked in the same fashion as rice. It appears most like couscous, and its germ exits the seed as it cooks – you will see a small ring around the seed. The beauty of this food is not only its versatility, but also its nutritional content. Rinse it, cook it, then toss it into salads, use it as a base for a stirfry, or as a side dish to any main. Because of its high protein content (and the fact that it is a “complete protein”),...
Read MoreThe Truth About Whole Grains
X-Weighted, the television show, asked me to discuss whole grains. Here is what I had to say: (Click image for article)
Read MoreA Fast and Easy Pick-Me-Up
One of my favourite snacks to bridge between meals, particularly mid-afternoon when clients frequently complain of being peckish, is an egg-white pancake. Packed with protein and fibre, it really helps to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, and wards off that vulnerability toward the vending machine. The best part is it’s portable and so easy to make: Spray a pan with some canola oil. Pour in half a small carton of egg whites (once oil is heated). Don’t scramble the whites, let them begin to cook like an omelette. Once the bottom is beginning to cook, toss a small handful of large flake oats into the whites. Flip, cook… voila. And trust me,...
Read MoreChoosy Moms Choose Jif?
I’m about to break some hearts. Let’s talk Peanut Butter. Peanut butter is healthy, right? A health food? Because peanuts come from the ground, and things that come from the ground are good for our bodies. Well… not necessarily. Peanuts themselves are a source of fiber (however not significant), protein (though much less protein than fat), and healthy fats – the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated levels being much higher than the saturated. (Saturated = bad, increases bad cholesterol, unsaturated = good, increases good cholesterol and sometimes lowers bad cholesterol – another blog entry in intself. See how this stuff is all tied together??...
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