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🌟 It's -almost- time for the Oscars! 🎬 Whether it's movie night or a special event, elevate your snack game with healthy treats that align with Dr. Gupta's veggie-packed recommendation! You wouldn't be cheating, really 😉. 🍿 CAULIFLOWER POPCORN (Makes 6 snack portions) Ingredients: 2 large heads of cauliflower, broken into popcorn-size florets Avocado oil spray ¼ cup (15 grams) nutritional yeast 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven (optional: preheat the pans, too) to 450º F (230ºC). Spray the cauliflower with oil until well coated, then add seasonings. Mix well. Spread cauliflower over the prepared baking sheets. Roast for 15 minutes, toss for even cooking, and then roast for another 15 (or so) minutes. 🍿 The cauliflower is done when it's crispy and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving. YUM! Going to give this a try? Let us know in the comments below! 🌽💬 #HealthySnacks #OscarsSnacks #MovieNightDelight #VeggieMagic #SnackTimeJoy

🌟 It's -almost- time for the Oscars! 🎬 Whether it's movie night or a special event, elevate your snack game with healthy treats that align with Dr. Gupta's veggie-packed recommendation! You wouldn't be cheating, really 😉. 🍿 CAULIFLOWER POPCORN (Makes 6 snack portions) Ingredients: 2 large heads of cauliflower, broken into popcorn-size florets Avocado oil spray ¼ cup (15 grams) nutritional yeast 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder (optional) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven (optional: preheat the pans, too) to 450º F (230ºC). Spray the cauliflower with oil until well coated, then add seasonings. Mix well. Spread cauliflower over the prepared baking sheets. Roast for 15 minutes, toss for even cooking, and then roast for another 15 (or so) minutes. 🍿 The cauliflower is done when it's crispy and golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving. YUM! Going to give this a try? Let us know in the comments below! 🌽💬 #HealthySnacks #OscarsSnacks #MovieNightDelight #VeggieMagic #SnackTimeJoy

Calling all pancake lovers👇 … As promised yesterday….the Superfood Pancake recipe! 🥞 If you are trying to cut down on gluten, reduce inflammation, increase fiber, improve digestion…this bad boy is for you! “It Is the ONE” Single-Serve Pancakes as found in Living Candida-Free, by Ricki Heller, RHN and Andrea Nakayama 1 Serving - This amount makes 2 medium-sized pancakes. 6 Tbsp (75ml) milk of choice (I like unsweetened almond milk) 1 tsp (5ml) raw apple cider vinegar 5-10 drops plain or vanilla pure liquid stevia 1 Tbsp (15ml) of each of the following: smooth natural almond butter/sunflower seed butter whole chia seeds uncooked quinoa, amaranth, or millet uncooked whole buckwheat (I use Cream of Buckwheat cereal) raw hemp hearts coconut flour 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking powder Pinch of sea salt (I use Real Salt) Coconut oil for the pan (I use Grass-Fed Butter 🧈) Whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth and set aside. In a coffee grinder or blender - grind all of the dry ingredients. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir. It’ll be the consistency of soft cookie dough. Butter/Oil your pan. You may need to be generous. Flatten the batter (to about 1/4 in (6mm)) with your spatula. Cook on medium heat until the top dries out and turns golden. Flip and cook and eat! ~ This pancake is so filling (and full of ancient grains and superfoods), it can last me several hours. I top the cakes off with a little maple syrup 🍁 Would you change or add anything? Perhaps a seasonal fruit topping? Ps. I ate them before realizing I didn’t take a picture. 🤦♀️

Diabetic Friendly recipe of the week: Chicken & Lentil Curry Ingredients 1 tsp ground cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp sunflower oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 cm fresh ginger, finely chopped 1-3 green chillies, split open 400g chicken thigh, cut into bite sized pieces half tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric powder juice 1 lemon 400g can chopped tomatoes (or use fresh) 150g red lentils (Substitute all the individual spices with 2 tsps curry powder of your choice) Step 1 Add the cumin and coriander seeds to a dry saucepan and toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the oil and the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until browned. Step 2 Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies, and chicken pieces and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly. Step 3 Add the chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder along with the lemon juice, tomatoes and 500ml water. Step 4 Bring to the boil, mix well, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Step 5 Add the lentils and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked. #ZydusSouthAfrica #DedicatedToLife #ZydusHealthCareSA #healthylifestyle #SouthAfrica #diabetes #diabeticrecipes #diabeticfriendly

🌟 Air-chilled chicken - it isn't everything "they" say it is.... 👇🏼👇🏼 It's actually so much more! 🌟 At ButcherBox.ca, our air-chilled poultry is antibiotic and hormone-free, ensuring that every meal you prepare is not only delicious but also healthy. 🥗🍗 Experience the superior flavour and quality that air-chilling brings to your table. Ready to elevate your cooking? Here’s a mouth-watering recipe to get you started: Sesame Ginger Chicken with Broccoli and Mushrooms **First, marinade your chicken** 1. Cut 2 ButcherBox.ca air chilled boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips or chunks, however you prefer. 2. Place your chicken into a bowl with a tight fitting lid or a zippered bag and add - 2 tbsp soya sauce (or gluten free tamari), 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice seasoning, smidge of salt. Shake or mix to blend well and to ensure all chicken is coated. Put into refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours (up to 24 hours). 3. Wash and cut broccoli into smaller pieces (you can use stems as well, if you like), slice a small onion thinly, wash and slice mushrooms. 4. Heat a high smoke point, neutral oil (avocado, olive, grapeseed) over medium high heat until shimmery - add in veggies and quickly stir fry for a few minutes until broccoli is bright green and onions and mushrooms are somewhat softened. Remove to a bowl. 5. Keeping heat around medium, add chicken (with marinade) to pan and quickly stir fry until just no longer pink through the middle. 6. Add veggies back to pan, stir to coat with sauce and re heat. 7. Serve - you can serve over rice, rice noodles, whatever you prefer. 8. Garnish with crispy onion bits, more sesame seeds and soy sauce on the side. #DinnerDone #AirChilledChicken #HealthyEating #FarmToTable #RecipeInspiration https://lnkd.in/gMi_k2JJ

This Combo is ⭐️Magically Delicious⭐️ You guys, I’m telling you there is such a thing as a healthy treat. You dont have to sacrifice flavor or texture just because something is gluten free and sugar free. Pie crust: 2 cups of almonds 1 egg 1/4 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp coconut oil Ina food processor or bowl mix almond flour and salt.  Add in coconut oil and egg and mix til a ball is formed.  Press the dough into the pie dish with your hands. Bake at 350 F for 8-12 minutes. While the dough is baking make the filling:  5 medium apples 1 tbsp vanilla 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsps melted butter or coconut oil 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cloves 1 tap nutmeg 1/4 sea salt Peel apples, core and slice into thin slices. In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together and stir well to coat all slices.   Place the filling into the pie crust. Make the topping with 1 cup crushed walnuts, 1/4 coconut flour, 1 tbsp honey and a dash of cinnamon.  Spread on top of the apple pie filling.  Bake at 350 F for 1 hour! Enjoy with your pumpkin spice latte. 

Have you been wanting some healthy Chinese food!😊 Egg Roll in a Bowl! 🥣 INGREDIENTS: • 1 1/2 pound ground turkey breast • 12 ounces shredded cabbage • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced • ⅓ cup soy sauce • 1 tablespoon sesame oil **green onion for garnish ** I like to add 1/8tsp Chinese 5 spice seasoning DIRECTIONS: 1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside. 2. In a large skillet, brown the turkey over medium-high heat. 3. Add the shredded cabbage and stir to combine. 4. Add the sauce mixture to the meat and veggies. Stir and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the cabbage has just begun to wilt but is still crunchy. **omit carrots during weight loss Yields: 3 servings Per serving: 1 Lean Protein | 3 vegetables |3 condiments | 1 healthy fat

"Veggie-Loaded Mini Pizzas" 🍕 - A fun, healthy dinner kids will enjoy! Rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein. Serving Size: 2 mini pizzas Calories: 250 kcal per pizza Protein: 12g Carbs: 35g Fat: 8g Ingredients: • 2 whole-grain English muffins, split • 1/2 cup tomato sauce • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • A variety of chopped veggies (e.g., bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Place the split English muffins on a baking sheet, cut side up. 3. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on each muffin half. 4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. 5. Add the chopped veggies to each mini pizza. 6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 7. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, and serve. Prep Time: 20 minutes #HealthyDinner #KidsMeal #MiniPizzas

🍂#ad. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite fall-inspired recipes: Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Granola! Grain Foods Foundation Carbs in the AM is a great way to start the day. Carbs, like oats, fuel everything from your muscles to your brain, helping you feel energized and ready to tackle whatever the day throws at you! So don’t shy away from them—embrace their invaluable role in keeping you healthy and thriving! This granola is perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Pair it with a serving of creamy yogurt for that ideal balance of macronutrients—carbs, fats, and protein. Check out the full recipe below! Trust me, you’ll be making this one on repeat all season long! #PumpkinSpice #Granola #FallFlavors #BalancedBreakfast #GrainFoodsFoundation #DietitianApproved #CarbsintheAM #BrainFuel Pumpkin Spice & Pecan Granola Dry Ingredients: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup raw pecans 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons pumpkin pie spice Wet Ingredients: ½ cup canned pumpkin puree 1/3 cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoons oil Instructions Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combines oats, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and oil. Toss oat mixture with the pumpkin mixture until well coated. Spread the granola out into an even layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake granola at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring every 8-10 minutes for even browning. Let the granola cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature. Granola will keep about 1 week.

Whipping up something wholesome! Check out this delicious and healthy bread recipe that’s packed with nutrients and flavour. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying on its own! This bread is low GI, so it's a great choice for diabetics! 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲 Makes two loaves 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 1 tbsp Olive Oil 200g Wholemeal Rye flour 400g Wholemeal Spelt + 1 tbsp 65g Sunflower Seeds 35g Golden Linseeds 40g Pumpkin Seeds 20g Nigella Seeds 12g Ajwain Seeds 1 heaped tsp salt 2 x 7g packets Fast Action Dried Yeast 1 tbsp of Barley Malt Extract or Honey 550ml Warm water 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 Oil two 900g loaf tins with olive oil. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of the Spelt flour to coat the tin. Add to a large bowl the flour, seeds and salt. Mix thoroughly. Then add the yeast and mix. In a jug stir the Barley Malt Extract or honey into 550ml of warm water. Pour the water into the dry ingredients and lightly mix until just combined. Divide the dough between the two prepared tins and loosely cover with cling film and leave to rise for around an hour until almost doubled in size. Bake in a preheated oven at 200C on the middle shelf for 35 minutes. To check if the bread is cooked, remove it from the tin and tap the bottom – it should sound hollow. This bread can be frozen. #HealthyBread #HomemadeGoodness #CleanEating #baking #supplements #health #HealthAid #wellness #vitamins #minerals #nutrients #healthy #lowgi #diabetes #bloodsugar #fibre #digestivehealth