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Sesame fries with miso gravy
If you have never tasted miso gravy, I suggest you give it a try. This version is low in fat and the addition of nutritional yeast makes it rich in B-vitamins, which are important for metabolism and...
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Tuna avocado sashimi salad (tuna ceviche)
This recipe was provided by my friend, Yumi, from Japan. It is simple to make yet refreshing and tasty. Ingredients: 200 g sashimi grade tuna, cut into small cubes 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes...
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Mango cardamom smoothie
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (or alternative such as soy, almond, hemp) 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or alternative such as soy or coconut milk yogurt) 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup mango (fresh or...
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Quinoa peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
These cookies are high in fibre and are a source of protein, so you can feel a little less guilty about eating them. For a gluten-free version, replace the oats with extra quinoa or another grain of...
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Cajun spice rub (for meat, fish and poultry)
A spice rub is an excellent alternative to sauce, which can add unnecessary calories to your meal. This Cajun mix is a favourite in my household: Ingredients: 2 tsp salt (decrease or omit if you are...
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Sesame dressing
Use this flavourful dressing on shredded cabbage to create and Asian slaw, or simply toss with your favourite salad. Ingredients: 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 2 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar 3...
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Rainforest crackers
You may be able to find crackers similar to these at your local gourmet grocery store (for about $7/box). However, I discovered not too long ago that they are very easy to make at home. This is just a...
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Quinoa pumpkin muffins
It’s pumpkin season! Pumpkin is an excellent source of beta-carotene. These tasty muffins are dairy- and egg-free, but if you would prefer a recipe that uses eggs, click here. Ingredients: 1 1/2...
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Butternut squash and apple soup
This recipe uses two of the main fall harvests available at your local farmer’s market. Squash is rich in vitamin A and apples add a pleasant sweet flavour to this blended soup. Ingredients: 2 tbsp...
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Cranberry white chocolate granola bars
I modified this recipe from a post on Cate Writes Again (a great fitness blog). If you are feeling creative, make your own version by adding different combinations of seeds, nuts, and dried fruit....
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