Healthy Recipes

Serves a large group and can be prepared the morning of the party and is assembled at the site of the party, 10 minutes before serving.

This smoothie packs a real superfood punch with a combination of wolfberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds, maca and spirulina. Wolfberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds and spirulina are all complete proteins. In addition, chia seeds and hemp seeds are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Maca is a great hormone regulator and has traditionally been used to enhance fertility. Spirulina is one of nature's wonder foods and its GLA content (gamma linolenic acid, an important fatty acid) is second only to mother's milk.

When preparing this popular breakfast dish at home you can control the type and quantity of oil being used, the type of bee hoon (organic brown rice bee hoon is widely available now and not expensive) and use as many different green vegetables as you have on hand to increase its nutritional profile.

As we age our bodies' ability to produce digestive enzymes diminishes. Similarly, cooking foods destroys the majority of digestive enzymes found naturally in foods, compromising our ability to absorb nutrients from the foods we consume. This salad contains papaya and pineapple, which are both loaded with powerful digestive enzymes. Kiwi fruit is a very rich source of vitamin C to boost immunity. Adding organic yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt) to the salad is a great way to take in probiotics and further boost the digestion-enhancing properties of this salad.

Favourite Red Beans and Rice with Salsa recipe

Pinto Bean, Pecan, and Coconut Pie recipe

Asparagus—along with avocado, kale and Brussels sprouts—is a particularly rich source of glutathione, a detoxifying compound that helps break down carcinogens and other harmful compounds. It is also packed with antioxidants, ranking high for its ability to neutralize cell-damaging free radicals.

This recipe reminds me a Japanese style soup because of kombu (kelp or seaweed). It's a nice change from my normal chicken broth and cream based squash soup. This one has a much cleaner taste, and really highlights the flavor of each ingredient.

Make this all-bran loaf that has lots of goodness is ideal for breakfast and gives you enough energy to start a new day.

Delicious and nutritious breakfast muffins to start an energized day or a tasty and healthy snack in the middle of the day!

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The salad was filling, tasty and nutritious. I always try to find ways to use whole grains, beans, and fresh veggies, and this recipe has certainly fit my expectation quite well. I served it over a bed of lightly dressed arugula, and I loved it.

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A low fat, heart-healthy Cauliflower soup.