Mixing any unused or expired over-the-counter and/or prescription medications with used coffee grounds can make the discarded drugs less appealing to children, pets, and people who may rummage through your trash. If you’re not a coffee drinker who has grounds readily available, you can ask a local coffee shop for used grounds or find another…
Lifestyle changes become a double bonus, for heart and diabetes
According to the American Heart Association, adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have heart disease or a stroke than adults without diabetes. If you have the blood-sugar condition, these statistics may seem overwhelming. Not only do you have to think about dealing with diabetes, but you may also have to…
The Stone Age Diet Solution
The dietary habits adopted by developed countries over the last centuries are largely responsible for many of the chronic diseases that are now commonplace in Western society. Diseases such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer of the colon are virtually unheard of among the few hunter-gatherer populations still remaining in the…
MANDARIN ORANGE-GARNISHED Lemongrass Cheesecake
Yield: 12 slices Ingredients: 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil 2/3 cup (150 mL) graham wafer crumbs 1/2 cup (125 mL) skim milk 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, chopped — or 3 tbsp. (45 mL) dried lemongrass 2 cups (500 mL) low fat cottage cheese 8 oz (250 g) 1 pkg. light cream cheese, at room…
Lemon Almond Sauteed Greens
Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 6 cups (1.5 L) lightly packed chopped Swiss chard — or 8 cups (2 L) trimmed spinach 1 cup (250 mL) shredded cabbage 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground…
Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes
Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients: 6- or 12-cup muffin pan 4 firm tomatoes 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely-chopped celery 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped onion 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely-chopped green bell pepper 1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder 1 cup (250 mL) rinsed and drained canned brown lentils 1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly grated Parmesan…
Traditional Pan-Fried Trout
Ingredients: 2 lbs (1 kg) whole fresh trout fillets 2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole wheat or all-purpost flour 1/4 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp (30 mL) milk 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil lemon and parsley, optional garnishes Instructions: On a plate, mix flour with pepper for dredging the fish. Place…
Spinach Salad
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 6 cups (1.5 L) lightly-packed baby spinach 1 large sweet onion (Spanish, Vidalia or other mild onion) cut into rings 1 large orange Unsweetened orange juice 1 clove garlic, finely-chopped 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt 1/4 (1 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp (10 mL)…
Diabetic Friendly – Chili con Carne
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 lb (500g) lean ground beef 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 cups (750 mL) finely-shredded cabbage 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced-celery 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped sweet green pepper 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (7.5 oz/213 mL) tomato sauce…
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Yield: 3 cups Ingredients: Blender, food processor or immersion blender 2 cups (500 mL) cauliflower florets 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped celery 1½ cups (375 mL) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (250 mL) evaporated 2% milk Pinch freshly ground white pepper 1 green onion sliced Instructions: In a saucepan, combine cauliflower, celery and broth. Bring…