Food

Crumbled tempeh provides incredible texture to this crowd-pleasing (and serving!) chilli. It freezes well for a healthy heat-and-serve weeknight meal.

Turkey is an excellent source of tryptophan, helpful for rest and calm, plus the dark meat is high in iron. Served with Tomato Confit, this is a dish packed with antioxidants. Try this dish as a tasty little appetiser or serve as a main course with quinoa, couscous, rice or noodles.

Nothing tastes better than gently poached salmon full of omega-3 fatty acids—essential to good health. A generous dollop of Avocado Chive Cream gives this dish a host of vital antioxidants necessary for regaining strength and good health. Couple with a nutrient-rich spinach and tomato salad, and you have a light dinner that is soothing on the palate and gentle on a recovering appetite.

Most people drown their quinoa in too much water or stock when cooking. Check out the best way to retain the nuttiness of the grain following the method below. Add a few grilled ingredients, nuts and fresh herbs, and it’s a powerhouse dish that covers all the bases for a healthy cancer-fighting meal.

This dish provides an endless supply of nutrients. For eyes, nose and taste buds, it’s mild enough with just a hint of smoky flavour, yet soothing to the stomach because it’s minus the spicy and typically fatty chorizo and crushed red capsicums. Add some cooked and julienned organic chicken or a few prawns if you have a craving for an extra boost of protein.

This is a filling one-pot soup for dinner. Use time while the noodles hydrate to prep all the fresh ingredients.

Use a food processor for speedy prep. Puréeing the onions and tomatoes with spices helps the flavours blend faster, which means cooking time is slashed.      

This is a twist on the usual bowl of pasta for dinner. The sauce is made with coconut milk and almond butter, so while it’s über creamy, there isn’t any dairy. Substitute wheat pasta with brown rice or quinoa noodles if you want a gluten-free option (make sure your soy sauce is gluten-free, if that’s the case).

With its heart-healthy benefits, the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as a smart and enjoyable way to eat. A typical meal is primarily made from vegetables, pulses (such as beans), whole grains and either lean meat or fish with a liberal dose of olive oil. The cooking moves quickly in this dish so it’s best to prep all ingredients before starting.

Make dinner a DIY taco bar so all your time goes into prepping, not serving! Omega-3 rich salmon cooks up quickly. And since the oven is already on, make use of the heat to roast tomatoes for salsa (no chopping!). Use rocket or baby spinach instead of shredded iceberg lettuce to fill tacos—more nutrients and less prep!

Lentils and rice create a delicious hearty salad, containing healthy amounts of protein, fibre, and vitamins. The vinaigrette dressing is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, thanks to camelina oil.

Fresh basil pairs perfectly with the zip of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and is de rigueur for this vegetarian dish. Omnivores take note: chicken makes a viable alternative to tofu if you’re not a lover of the curd!

Fresh basil’s unique aroma and flavour envelop juicy nectarines in this delightfully sweet summertime crumble. Other summer fruits, such as peaches or strawberries, can be substituted for the nectarines. For a truly decadent dessert serve the crumble warm with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

Probiotic-rich yogurt and heart-healthy olive oil replace calorie-laden mayonnaise in this waistline-friendly pasta salad. It’s the perfect summertime accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish.

This easy-to-prepare meal is a valuable addition to any busy cook’s culinary repertoire. The added bonus—it’s chock full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant-rich veggies!

Blueberry season is the perfect time to use your juicer to upgrade one of summer’s most iconic treats: the root beer float. Consider sprinkling with a whisper of grated nutmeg. Source some quality coconut or regular ice cream if you don’t have an ice cream maker to make your own.

This is sure to become your new favourite summertime thirst-quencher. You can stir gin or white rum into serving glasses for a grown-up beverage.

Sweet potato is the surprising ingredient here and can be juiced with good results. The fetching orange hue is a tip-off that each sip is loaded with beta carotene, an antioxidant that can be converted to vitamin A in the body to help bolster bone, immune, and eye health.

Inspired by the classic Spanish cold soup, this juice is refreshing and nutritious all in one. The sweetness of the watermelon is a perfect counterweight to the earthy elements of the vegetables. It’s tantamount to sunshine in a glass.

Juicing is a great way to work more of those nutritional overachievers known as greens into your diet. Pineapple provides just the right amount of sweetness, while ginger gives each sip a little bite. For most juicers, it is not necessary to remove the skin of the pineapple, as it will just be turned into pulp.

The cornucopia of power foods in this perfectly sweet ruby red juice makes it a nutritional standout. Beet juice is loaded with nitrates, which help open up blood vessels—a benefit that studies assert can lower blood pressure numbers and maybe even improve exercise performance. You can also blend in a red-skinned apple.

Wild rice has a nutty flavour that complements light creamy desserts and adds great texture and nutritional value. The berries are chock full of healthy antioxidants.

Roasted or sprouted Canadian pulses easily complement or replace seeds and nuts in granola bars or muesli. They’re nutty, earthy, and full of fibre and protein. This recipe can be made into bars or crumbled to use as a topping for yogurt.

These burgers are perfect as bite-sized sliders for a party appetizer, or as full-sized burgers for lunch or dinner. They’re chock full of pulses, healthy fats, and antioxidants.