Friday, 24 May 2013

100 Healthy Breakfast Recipes


  • Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. We should actually eat a larger breakfast than dinner. The reason makes sense once you think of it. Sort of like a vehicle you are going to drive around in all day. It's easier on you if you fill up the tank before the journey begins...You also want to fuel your body in the morning so your 'tank' is full when you need the energy throughout the day...Eating a large meal before you park your butt at the end of the day then means the food gets stored as fat because you're body thinks you might need it later. It's food for thought ;)

  • Below are 100 different recipes so you will never be bored with your breakfast! Just click on the picture or the food name to go to the recipe.









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  • Saturday, 4 May 2013

    Crock pot Turkey stuffed peppers

    Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or depriving! It can be as yummy as the turkey stuffed pepper crock pot recipe!



  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey (or a combination of lean ground turkey and lean ground beef)
  • 4 large green peppers
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 head of cauliflower
  • 6 ounce can of tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon dry oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dry or fresh tarragon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Cut the tops of the peppers and clean the seeds out.
    Arrange peppers in the Crock-Pot standing up and make sure they fit securely.

    Grate onion, carrots, garlic and cauliflower in the food processor. You can also just chop them into small pieces with a knife if you don’t have a food processor.

    In a big bowl, combine ground turkey, shredded vegetables, seasonings and tomato paste.

    Add salt and pepper to taste. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and arrange leftover meat between the peppers. Add half a cup of water, cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
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    Healthy Apricot and Mascarpone dessert

    For a quick dessert take advantage of all the beautiful apricots that are available...make sure you take the nut out of the apricot! ;)

    Stuff them with sweetened (or unsweetened if you're daring) mascarpone and plop a blackberry on top, drizzle with honey or agave and stick them under your broiler.

    Garnish with pistachio’s


    Keep it simple and savour every last bit of all the beautiful summer produce.




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    Sesame Street Fruit/Veggie/cheese plates

    There are soooo many options here. For Elmo, you can use cherry tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries, raspberries or any combinations of those. Any red fruit or veggie will work. Try to stick fruits with fruits and veggies with veggies. The little cups for the eyes can be filled with your favourite veggie or fruit dip!! Big Bird, because he is yellow, would be great for a cheese plate...This will keep the kids interested in the food when its presented to them in such a fun manner, and hey, it's sometimes just a fun idea for a family picnic to make people smile... Super idea!




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    Detox Food Guide for your Body

    A great Food guide to help when you want to detox your body.




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