Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & Healthy Eating’

Tofu is a low fat meat alternative made by coagulating soy milk, and marinating it in  curry paste allows it to take on the flavours of the curry. A stir-fry is a great way of incorporating lots of vegetables into a meal. This recipe uses firm silken tofu which crumbles on cooking, if you want…

If you’re staying at home this summer, there’s still a way to enjoy healthy holiday cuisine. Have a go at this super easy Mediterranean salmon. You simply coat salmon fillets in olive oil, garlic, coarse mustard seeds and lime juice and then grill till lightly cooked. Team it up as shown in the picture and…

This stuffed pepper is low in saturated fat and a good source of fibre which will keep you fuller for longer. Tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin A and C which helps to protect cells and tissue and also helps to keep them healthy.  They are also a good source of thiamine, niacin, folate,…

By Azmina Govindji RD MBDA, Consultant Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian Sugar has been hitting the headlines from the beginning of the year – if it’s not about fruit juice being bad for you it’s about sugar being the new tobacco. How do you separate the fact from the frenzy? There is no conclusive evidence that sugar…

This easy recipe uses authentic ground spices which you can buy from the supermarket.  Dried lentils are a cheap and easy way to have a protein-rich, healthy vegetarian meal. Serve with boiled brown or basmati rice. Ingredients: (One Serving) Spray oil½ onion, finely chopped½ tsp crushed garlic½ tsp crushed ginger100g canned chopped tomatoes¼-½ teaspoon red…

This dish provides a good non-meat source of energy and protein. Cheese supplies calcium and eggs provide vitamins A, D and E. Spinach is a source of both Iron and B Vitamins. This would be a good option for post operation weight maintenance and body repair. Est 500-600kcals Ingredients: Pastry Filling Instructions: