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My High Fiber Breakfast
Today is the only weekday in which I don’t have any morning volunteer commitment. Hence, I took the time to sit down and leisurely enjoyed my breakfast. It was a very interesting breakfast worth noting. I went for dim sum but instead of ordering the usual menu items which are starchy and fatty, I tried [...]
Also posted in Dim Sum, Healthful Tips, Hong Kong, Nutrition and Health Tagged health, Hong Kong, nutrition tips Leave a comment
Curry 101
Photo by poopoorama When I was younger, curry was simply curry. It was nothing unique, just a yellow spicy sauce that you stir into rice and eat with a spoon. Tweet This Post
Community Kitchen: Whole Grains Fiesta
On Wednesday, I attended my second Community Kitchen session (first visit was two weeks ago and it was a lot of fun!). The first things I saw when I walked into the kitchen that morning were 10 plates laid out, each carrying a different grain. Immediately, I knew the theme of the day was whole [...]
Also posted in Cooking, Personal Thoughts Tagged community kitchen, vegetarian, whole grain 2 Comments
Zucchini Revisited
A while back, I did a Food Challenge in attempt to get over my dislike for zucchinis. Unfortunately, that did not go too well. I thought zucchini was going to stay on my never-to-eat list for good, but all it took was just one trip to my local community kitchen and my attitude toward zucchini [...]
1 Meatloaf = 3 + 1 Meals
Meatloaf is one of those recipes in which I always make the full serving size. I tried to reduce the recipe proportionally to make it to serve 2 people, but it ended up nothing like a meatloaf, rather something that resembles more like gigantic meatballs. Hence, from that day forward, making a full recipe for [...]
Boost Your Dairy Intake!
Recent study shows that most Canadians are not meeting the serving recommendations set by Canada’s Food Guide, especially in the dairy and fruits and vegetables section. Most people have no problem adding in fruits into their diets, but if you find it challenging to have more veggies, read about my suggestions on how to increase [...]
Also posted in Cooking, Healthful Tips, News, Nutrition and Health Tagged cheese, dairy, diet, food, health, healthy, milk, nutrition, tips, yogurt 4 Comments
Three Ways to Eat More Vegetables!
Why are vegetables important? They contain a wide range of vitamins and minerals. They are also a good source of fiber which keeps the digestive system healthy. They also deliver phytochemicals and antioxidants which are essential for preventing cell damage and removing toxins from our body. Canada’s Food Guide suggests that the average adult should [...]
Also posted in Cooking, Healthful Tips, Nutrition and Health Tagged body, diet, fiber, food, fruits, health, healthy, minerals, nutrition, tips, vegetables, vitamins 5 Comments
Three Crazy Ways to Enjoy Oatmeal
Everyone should eat oatmeal! It is such a wonderful breakfast option – healthy, simple and delicious! Oats is a whole grain with many essential nutrients and a whole lot of soluble fiber which can have a cholesterol-lowering effect in your body. Plus, it is super easy to make and you can pretty much add in [...]
Also posted in Cooking, Healthful Tips, Nutrition and Health, Recipes Tagged Asian, breakfast, Cooking, dairy, diet, fiber, food, health, healthy, My Crazy Inventions, oatmeals, Recipes, snacks, tips 3 Comments
Freeze first, then grate your cheese!