Healthy chili fries/2 recipes

The ultimate health-boosting juice. Beets have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure and are a good liver detoxifier. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene and ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory.

Rich and not-too sweet, this quick bread is great for an afternoon snack with a steaming cup of tea! Makes 2 loaves

Adapted from “Jacques Pépin Celebrates” (Knopf, 2001)- New York Times

A light yet tasty chickpea salad is made with carrot, chickpea, scallions and parsley, tossed with cider vinegar, a bit yogurt and basil. It's a refreshing salad that can be stuffed in the pita bread, or accompany any main course.

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Let this tantalizing dish simmer in your crockpot while you take a siesta to get away from the kids.

From Champiogn Recipes, Hong Kong award winner

This is a very simple recipe for roast chicken. Serve with roast vegetables and/or salad. If you opt for grains, choose whole grains such as brown rice instead of white, or mix brown and white rice together to increase the fiber content.