Gta♥Mercy - Fine Food & Health

President Choice Thai Curry Shrimp

2012-02-10T13:58:00.002-05:00

President Choice Thai Curry Shrimp is my favourite frozen lunch. The flavour is so nice.

Use your head: study links lifetime of brain-engaging activities to lower levels of Alzheimer’s protein

2012-02-06T12:11:00.000-05:00

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/health-news/news/use-your-head-study-links-lifetime-of-brain-engaging-activities-to-lower-levels-of-alzheimer%E2%80%99s

Arz Fine Foods

2012-01-25T23:11:00.000-05:00

I visited Arz for the second time today. I had to explain about an item that I was mistakenly overcharged for,the day before. The woman that helped me was extremely pleasant and helpful.
I love the ambiance of the place . It feels like a smaller version of the St Lawrence Market. Arz will definitely become my favourite place to shop.
http://www.arzbakery.com/

Genuine #Halal Chinese Restaurant in #Toronto Mr. Li, the owner is a famous Islamic chef, #toronto, #halal

2012-01-25T22:35:00.000-05:00

Halal Chinese Restaurant
668 Silver Star Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1V 5N1

This is a genuine Halal Chinese Restaurant. It doesn't just say "we also serve Halal". The owner is Muslim. At the front of the restaurant there is a sketch of a Mosque. The food is authentic Chinese food. It is not Hakka food. I bought the Lamb fried rice and seafood noodles today. They were both very tasty. Many lamb dishes on the menu.

Mr. Li, the owner is a famous Islamic chef, holding the First Award from National Cuisine Contest by Ministry of Commerce, and the National First-Class Chef Certificate. When he was running his business in Xi?an, his Beef Soaking Bun was extremely popular all across China, and developed branches in Zhengzhou and Guangzhou. He is very good at processing beef and lamb. His skills, such as roasting, stewing, steaming and frying, make good-looking and delicious Islamic foods in different ways. The Whole Lamb Soup, and Mutton Soaking Bun, are the dishes Mr. Li specializes in.

http://torontoist.com/2011/12/spice-city-toronto-on-the-lamb/

My periods are getting more painful. Why?

2012-01-24T12:27:00.001-05:00

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/ask-a-health-expert/ask-a-doctor/my-periods-are-getting-more-painful-why/article2308039/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Life&utm_content=2308039

My So called Bipolar Life

2012-01-23T10:31:00.004-05:00

By JAMIE STIEHM, Published: January 17, 2012

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/opinion/my-so-called-bipolar-life.html?_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

Thyroid Conditions

2012-01-23T10:20:00.004-05:00

Thyroid Conditions

• Goiter: A general term for thyroid swelling. Goiters can be harmless, or can represent iodine deficiency or a condition associated with thyroid inflammation called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

• Thyroiditis: Inflammation of the thyroid, usually from a viral infection or autoimmune condition. Thyroiditis can be painful, or have no symptoms at all.

• Hyperthyroidism: Excessive thyroid hormone production. Hyperthyroidism is most often caused by Graves disease or an overactive thyroid nodule.

• Hypothyroidism: Low production of thyroid hormone. Thyroid damage caused by autoimmune disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism.

• Graves disease: An autoimmune condition in which the thyroid is overstimulated, causing hyperthyroidism.

• Thyroid cancer: An uncommon form of cancer, thyroid cancer is usually curable. Surgery, radiation, and hormone treatments may be used to treat thyroid cancer.

• Thyroid nodule: A small abnormal mass or lump in the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are extremely common. Few are cancerous. They may secrete excess hormones, causing hyperthyroidism, or cause no problems.

• Thyroid storm: A rare form of hyperthyroidism in which extremely high thyroid hormone levels cause severe illness.

Thyroid Tests

• Anti-TPO antibodies: In autoimmune thyroid disease, proteins mistakenly attack the thyroid peroxidase enzyme, which is used by the thyroid to make thyroid hormones.

• Thyroid ultrasound: A probe is placed on the skin of the neck, and reflected sound waves can detect abnormal areas of thyroid tissue.

• Thyroid scan: A small amount of radioactive iodine is given by mouth to get images of the thyroid gland. Radioactive iodine is concentrated within the thyroid gland.

Thai Green Chicken Curry with Coconut Rice

2012-01-22T21:52:00.000-05:00

http://www.readersdigest.ca/food/recipes/main-courses/thai-green-chicken-curry-coconut-rice

With the subtle sweetness of coconut and traditional Asian ingredients and flavours, this mouthwatering spring-inspired meal will delight parents and kids alike. Served with coconut brown rice, it’s a simple and healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

1 cup U.S. long grain brown rice
1 cup coconut milk (can be low fat), divided
2 cups gluten-free vegetable or chicken broth, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into thin strips
1 tsp each, baking soda and corn starch
1 tbsp low sodium gluten-free soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
1 cup sliced red pepper
1 cup red onion, sliced
1 cup button mushrooms, halved
2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
2 tsp fresh lime juice

Directions

1. In saucepan, combine rice with ½ cup (125 mL) coconut milk and 1 ½ cups (375 mL) broth. Stir. Bring to boil over medium-high heat and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. In a bowl, combine chicken with baking soda, cornstarch and soy sauce, mixing well to coat chicken. Let sit while preparing vegetables.
3. In large heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken just until browned on the outside, about 5 minutes (will not be cooked through; will finish cooking in sauce). Transfer to clean bowl. Add snap peas, red pepper and onions; sprinkle with salt and pepper, stirring frequently until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in curry paste; cook until paste begins to darken, about 3 minutes. Add remaining coconut milk, scraping any brown residue from the bottom of the pan. Add remaining chicken broth and reserved chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables are tender crisp and sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil and lime juice. Serve over brown coconut rice.

Tip: Add a couple of fresh lime leaves and replace regular basil with Thai basil for a more authentic flavour profile. This recipe can also be easily adjusted for vegetarians by replacing chicken with cubed firm or extra firm tofu.

Nutrition Facts

PER SERVING: about 380 cal, 24 g pro, 10 g total fat (6 g sat fat), 35 g carb, 4 g fibre, 45 mg chol, 470 mg sodium. %RDI: iron 15%, calcium 6%, vit A 35%, vit C 90%

Buttermilk Baked Chicken

2012-01-22T14:00:00.003-05:00

Buttermilk Baked Chicken
Description: Here's a yummy dish for your holiday buffet table - and it's simple to make. Bread chicken pieces in flour, then bake until cooked through. If you've made this recipe ahead of time, refrigerate and warm up before serving, or serve cold. The chicken is delicious either way!
http://www.carnationmilk.ca/recipe-details.aspx?rid=1457

You Docs: Cholesterol-lowering drug offers several benefits

2012-01-20T13:20:00.001-05:00

January 10, 2012, DR. MIKE ROIZEN AND DR. MEHMET OZ

Here’s a surprise: Statins, the drugs used to lower cholesterol, have more than one benefit when consumed. They also prevent heart attacks and strokes. So, what makes statins such superpowers?

First, they do reduce lousy LDL cholesterol, which helps keep your arteries younger, more flexible and freer of plaque. That’s terrific for your heart, brain and all of your roughly 10 trillion cells. Second, statins cool chronic inflammation, which effectively cools cancer activity and cardiovascular mayhem, not to mention reduces inflammatory diseases like arthritis. But that’s not all.

Statins also:

• Protect against prostate cancer, enlarged prostates and erectile dysfunction.
• Fend off dangerous blood clots in your legs and lungs.

• Slash your risk of cataracts.

• Protect against Alzheimer’s. Some statins — particularly Crestor and Lipitor (atorvastatin) — could cut your risk by 60 per cent.

• Shrink and stabilize any plaque pileups already in your arteries.

• Help protect Type 2 diabetics against an extra-high threat of heart disease.

And there’s more. Turns out the top benefit of taking statins for years isn’t protecting you against heart disease and stroke, though that doesn’t waver. Long-term use also greatly reduces your chances of dying from infectious diseases, news that surprises even statin researchers.

New data reveals that if you get a seriously nasty flu infection, statins can be life savers. People hospitalized for influenza who don’t take statins are almost twice as likely to die from flu as those who do.

There are huge payoffs to taking this one tiny pill.

YouDocs Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen are authors of YOU: Losing Weight. Order it at StarStore.ca. Submit questions and find more info at RealAge.com

http://www.healthzone.ca/health/article/1112662

What are some examples of Statins? Statins that are approved for use in the U.S. include:
atorvastatin (Lipitor),
fluvastatin (Lescol),
lovastatin (Mevacor),
pravastatin (Pravachol),
rosuvastatin (Crestor),
simvastatin (Zocor), and
pitavastatin (Livalo).

How to make dosas: Recipe

2012-01-16T15:50:00.001-05:00

http://www.thestar.com/living/food/recipes/article/1110458--how-to-make-dosas-recipe

By Jennifer Bain

Food Editor

Dosas are thin, lacy, crisp South Indian pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter. They’re huge in restaurants, but more modest at home. Geetha Upadhyaya cooks hers in a cast-iron skillet. She serves two to four per person with chutney ans uses “idli” rice. I could only find it in 20-pound (9-kg) bags (for a reasonable $12.99) so also tried a batch with long-grain rice that was almost as good.

Dosas

2 cups (500 mL) idli, white long-grain or white basmati rice, washed several times
1/2 cup (125 mL) white urad dal (skinned, split, black urad lentils), rinsed
1/4 cup (60 mL) channa dal (split, yellow chickpeas), rinsed
1/2 tsp (2 mL) fenugreek (methi) seeds, rinsed

Table or fine sea salt to taste
Water as needed for thinning batter
Olive oil for brushing pan
Ghee (clarified butter) for drizzling

Coconut & Red Chili Chutney (recipe follows) or purchased coconut chutney.

In large bowl at room temperature, soak rice in cold water to cover by 1 inch (2.5 cm), 6 to 12 hours. Drain; reserving soaking liquid.

In separate medium bowl at room temperature, soak urad dal, channa dal and fenugreek seeds in cold water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm), 6 to 12 hours. Drain; reserving soaking liquid.

In blender, process rice, with a little reserved soaking water, until smooth but slightly grainy. Transfer to large bowl.

In blender, process urad dal mixture, with a little soaking water, until smooth but slightly grainy. Transfer to bowl with rice; stir well to combine.

Let mixture stand, uncovered and at room temperature, in warm place 12 to 24 hours. Mixture should froth a bit when swirled. Depending on the season and temperature of your kitchen, you may need to put the bowl in an unheated oven with its lights on for 5 hours.

Just before making dosas, stir well and thin with water if needed to create pourable consistency of pancake batter. Season with salt.

Brush large (about 12 inch/30.5 cm) cast-iron or non-stick skillet with oil (or use paper towel to spread oil). The oil should be barely visible. Heat over medium. (If you like, use 2 skillets at once.)

Using ladle, scoop about 1/3 cup (80 mL) batter into centre of skillet. Use bottom of ladle to gently spread batter in about 8 clockwise circles to make very thin, 8-inch (20-cm) crepe that has some tiny holes. Sprinkle lightly with ghee or more olive oil. Cook until bottom is golden, covering with lid if desired, several minutes. Using spatula, fold in half. Serve immediately. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with oil and adjusting heat as needed.

Batter will keep several days in fridge. Return to room temperature before using.

Serve dosas with chutney. To eat, break off pieces of dosa by hand and scoop up chutney.

Makes about 6 cups (1.5L), enough for about 18 dosas.

Star-tested by Jennifer Bain

jbain@thestar.ca

Magnesium

2011-11-30T15:00:00.001-05:00

Reduce Leg Cramps, Hypertension, and Diabetes , By W. Gifford-Jones, M.D

Doctor, am I taking enough or too much calcium?" It's a question I'm often asked by patients. But I can't recall a single instance when a patient has asked the same question about magnesium.
It's ironic, as studies show that many North Americans are not obtaining sufficient amounts of this important mineral. In some cases this can be a fatal error. Now there's a simple, natural way to prevent this.

Calcium has always enjoyed star status for good reason. Without sufficient calcium, bones develop osteoporosis, and a minor fall, or a big hug, can snap a bone. But few realize that magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.

For instance, a magnesium deficiency can result in hypertension, muscle cramps, restless leg syndrome, diabetes, migraine attacks, emotional trouble, fatigue, and an irregular heart rate.

Magnesium is nature's natural muscle relaxant, but this fact went unnoticed for years.

Magnesium is nature's natural muscle relaxant, but this fact went unnoticed for years. Then in 1979, Dr. J. R. Chipperfield reported in the British Journal Lancet that patients who suffered from angina often had low blood levels of magnesium, and that by prescribing this mineral, the spasm of coronary arteries and pain could be eased.

This important finding helps to prevent heart disease, man's No. 1 killer. But in addition to expanding coronary arteries, magnesium adds oil to the circulation, preventing platelets (small particles in the blood) from clotting, and sudden death.

Magnesium plays another vital role. Each beat of the heart is controlled by an extremely complex electrical system. Low blood magnesium can toss a monkey wrench into this process, triggering an irregular heart rate called auricular fibrillation. In extreme cases, this can result in ventricular fibrillation and death.

Whether or not you die from a heart attack depends on several factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and blood cholesterol. But one dilemma, which has been difficult to explain, is why 50 percent of people who die from coronary attack have normal blood cholesterol. Low blood magnesium may be a factor.

The DASH study (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) showed that this major killer could also be calmed by a diet high in magnesium, potassium, and calcium. In another study of 30,000 male health professionals, it was found that the incidence of hypertension was less in those who had a greater intake of magnesium.

A deficiency of magnesium is also fueling the epidemic of diabetes. A report from the University of Virginia showed that a low dietary intake of magnesium is associated with increased insulin resistance.

In this study, patients were placed on a diet deficient in magnesium for a mere three weeks. Researchers found that, not only did the cells become lacking in magnesium, but also insulin became less efficient in transporting sugar (glucose) from the blood into cells.

Since 1976, Harvard University has carried out a huge study called the "The Nurses Health Study." During this time, researchers followed 85,000 nurses and 43,000 men. They discovered that nurses who consumed 220 milligrams (mg) of magnesium daily were 33 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those consuming 340 mg of magnesium each day.

So how can you get 350 mg of magnesium daily?

A good start would be the following:
• One baked potato with skin (55 mg)
• One-half ounce of almonds (43 mg)
• One shredded wheat biscuit (40 mg)
• One cup of plain low fat yogurt (43 mg)
• One-half cup of brown rice (42 mg)
• One banana (32 mg)
• Three-ounces of grilled salmon (23 mg)
• One slice of whole wheat bread (24 mg)
• Fruits and vegetables, of course.

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Since most people don't consume 350 mg of magnesium daily, it's important to use magnesium supplements. Tablets and capsules are available from a number of companies.

Dr. Gifford-Jones is a medical journalist with a private medical practice in Toronto. His website is DocGiff.com. He may be contacted at Info@docgiff.com.

Tags: magnesium nutrition

Savoury Quick Bread

2011-11-30T14:55:00.001-05:00

http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/life/article/1027929--put-on-your-baker-s-hat

Savoury Quick Bread

Ingredients:
500 ml (2 cups) all-purpose flour
50 ml (1/4 cup) cornmeal
12 ml (2 1/2 tsp) baking powder
5 ml (1 tsp) salt
30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar
250 ml (1 cup) sour cream
45 ml (3 tbsp) melted butter
2 eggs
250 ml (1 cup) cooked, mashed potato (unseasoned)
Mix-ins (see fact box)

Preparation:
1. Heat oven to 180 C (350 F). Coat a loaf or muffin pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and sugar. In another bowl, mix together sour cream, butter, eggs, mashed potato and the mix-ins of your choice. Add potato-sour cream mixture to flour mixture and mix just until combined.

3. For loaf, spread batter into prepared pan. Cook until a wooden skewer inserted at the centre comes out clean, 60 minutes. For muffins, spoon batter into prepared tins and bake 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto a cooling rack. Let loaf cool fully before cutting.

• Emily Richards is a professional home economist, cookbook author and a tv celebrity chef. For more, visit emilyrichardscooks.ca.

Variations
   Southwestern
   125 ml (1/2 cup) diced cooked bacon, 50 ml (1/4 cup) cooked diced green pepper, 125 ml (1/2 cup) cooked diced onion, 15 ml (1 tbsp) diced jalapeno
   Olive-herb
   175 ml (3/4 cup) chopped olives, 125 ml (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan, 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped capers, 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh thyme, 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh rosemary
   Blue cheese walnut
   50 ml (1/4 cup) diced roasted red pepper, 125 ml (1/2 cup) toasted chopped walnuts, 125 ml (1/2 cup) crumbled blue cheese, 2 ml (1/2 tsp) black pepper

Pear Oatmeal Cookies

2011-11-30T14:45:00.001-05:00

1/2 Butter

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

2 cups rolled oats

1 1/2 cup flour

2 pears chopped

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

granulated sugar

Cream butter with brown sugar until smooth. Beat in remaining ingredients just until combined. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen.

As they feed antibiotics to animals to keep them healthy, they are making our families sicker by spreading these deadly strains of bacteria,#fb

2011-06-14T11:17:00.000-04:00

When Food Kills
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF

Published: June 11, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/12/opinion/12kristof.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

Five fresh and healthy facts about mint, #fb

2011-06-14T11:06:00.001-04:00

Five fresh and healthy facts about mint

1. It aids in digestion: Mint is known in the world of herbal medicine as a carminative and an antispasmodic agent, due to its ability to reduce stomach cramping, indigestion, pain and discomfort. Mint is very soothing for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heartburn and nausea.

2. It's antimicrobial and anti-fungal: Mint has the ability to not only kill the bad bacteria that are in our digestive tract, it also combats the overgrowth of fungus that is present after many of us take prescription antibiotics. Mint is a powerful herb in the prevention and treatment of candida albicans (a common yeast infection).

3. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory: Many varieties of mint are traditionally consumed as an anti-inflammatory for the lungs. Mint is showing to have promising effects in clinical trials of asthma treatments by extracting the active nutrient rosmarinic acid, which can block inflammation. Mint should not be used as a substitute to any asthma medication, but rather in addition to it.

4. It may have the potential to kill cancer cells: Mint is in the early stages of research for cancer treatments for its cytotoxic (cell-killing) effect on certain types of cancer cells, because of a specific phytonutrient it contains called perillyl alcohol. It is also a great preventative treatment, as it is packed full of antioxidants.

5. It can relieve common cold and flu symptoms: Inhalation of the essential oil found in mint leaves (through steam or humidifier) has been shown to clear the passages of the nose and throat to aid in the discomfort we experience during a cold or flu. Mint can also aid in the recovery of a cold or flu due to its antimicrobial and anti inflammatory actions.

Five reasons to add medicinal mint to your... Chatelaine.com
It's great to have something refreshingly minty on a hot day, but did you know that this herb also has medicinal properties? Find out how it can help your digestion, and what else mint does for your health.

By Julie Daniluk, R.H.N. Mon Jun 13 2011

Fresh Restaurants - Toronto

2011-05-20T10:38:00.000-04:00

http://www.freshrestaurants.ca/main.asp

Toronto Public Health's DineSafe - Crumbine Award 2011

2011-05-16T11:49:00.001-04:00

2011 Winner: City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.fpi.org/EXPAGES/crumbine.asp

Stay slim and healthy with prebiotics and probiotics | Chatelaine.com

2011-03-25T15:16:00.001-04:00

Stay slim and healthy with prebiotics and probiotics Chatelaine.com

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Lentils can help you lose belly fat! Health benefits of lentils | Chatelaine.com

2011-03-16T10:13:00.001-04:00

Lentils can help you lose belly fat! Health benefits of lentils Chatelaine.com

Anti-aging products - if you want to live longer, it's got to come from inside out

2011-03-09T23:03:00.000-05:00

"Really, if you want to live longer, it's got to come from inside out," McDonald concludes. "You can't apply it on the outside with a cream, you can't swallow it in a pill, and you certainly can't have a gadget do it for you."

Anti-aging products debunked - Health - CBC News

Tesco, a supermarket chain, has begun a “carbon labeling” program for some 500 products

2011-03-09T10:09:00.000-05:00

"There’s no reason we can’t have energy labels, too. For example, in Europe, Tesco, a supermarket chain, has begun a “carbon labeling” program for some 500 products, which displays the amount of energy consumed and greenhouse gases generated from their production, transportation and use. "...
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/09/opinion/09Little.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha212

http://www.tesco.com/assets/greenerliving/content/documents/pdfs/carbon_label_findings.pdf

Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

2011-03-07T10:13:00.000-05:00

Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

Antioxidants and healthy whole grains help keep blood pressure numbers low.

http://www.realage.com/check-your-health/blood-pressure/foods-that-lower-blood-pressure?src=edit&chan=tip&con=tip&click=p5b1

Great reasons to love eggs

2011-03-02T10:18:00.000-05:00

Great reasons to love eggs

http://ca.shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/great-reasons-to-love-eggs-blog-764-daniela-nahas.html

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Wild Lemon Poppy Loaf

2011-03-02T09:57:00.001-05:00

Wild Lemon Poppy Loaf
How to use honey for health Chatelaine.com

Food in #Islam

2011-02-25T12:57:00.000-05:00

Food in Islam
By Zafarul-Islam Khan, The Milli Gazette

Published Online: Feb 25, 2011
http://www.milligazette.com/news/503-food-in-islam-faith-alliance

To get the right physical and spiritual strength, one should consume only lawful (halal) and healthy or wholesome (tayyib) food (Qur’an, 5:88). The faithful are repeatedly enjoined in the Qur’an to consume only lawful and wholesome food. Halal means lawfully acquired, as against stolen, food. In case of meat, it means that it was acquired according to the permissible method of slaughtering an animal, i.e., by invoking Allah’s name while slaughtering the animal and using a sharp knife in order to ensure minimum pain to the animal (which is similar to Kosher rules).

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Choose fibre-rich foods to banish belly bloat | Chatelaine.com

2011-02-25T12:17:00.001-05:00

Choose fibre-rich foods to banish belly bloat Chatelaine.com

Fibre: When variety is key
There are two types of fibre – soluble and insoluble fibre - and your body needs both of them for optimal health, digestion and elimination. Soluble fibre is fantastic for lowering LDL cholesterol, and stabilizing blood sugars and insulin. It keeps the bowels moving and can help prevent constipation. Good sources include fruits (especially apples, pears and oranges), vegetables (broccoli, sweet potatoes, cabbage, potatoes and carrots), oat bran, barley, seed husks, flaxseed, psyllium, dried beans, lentils, peas, soy milk and other soy products.

Insoluble fibre helps to bulk up our stools, keep the bowels moving and speeds up transit time of food through the digestive tract. It’s an essential part of a detox program because fibre binds to excess estrogen in the digestive tract, which is then excreted by the body. Insoluble fibre can also affect the composition of intestinal bacteria. Good sources include wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, the skins of fruits and vegetables (apples, pears, berries, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini and carrots), nuts (especially almonds), seeds (particularly sunflower seeds), soybeans, dried beans and whole-grain foods. You would be surprised how hard it is to reach your daily intake goal without a fibre supplement.

Indian Lunches delivered in Toronto

2011-02-23T12:39:00.000-05:00

http://www.thestar.com/living/food/article/943269--bain-indian-food-served-in-tiffins-a-novelty-for-toronto
Seema Pabari is Toronto’s official tiffinwalla.

Five days a week, the former marketing executive coordinates the preparation and delivery of up to 150 Indian lunches to downtown office workers.

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Simple detox tips to boost your health | Chatelaine.com

2011-02-19T16:58:00.002-05:00

Simple detox tips to boost your health Chatelaine.com

Going #Organic in #Canada

2011-02-19T00:54:00.001-05:00

Organic grocery from The Real Canadian Superstore

Busters Sea Cove, St Lawrence Market

2011-02-19T00:49:00.001-05:00

Best Fish and Chips

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Harbour Front Organic Food, St Lawrence Market, #Toronto

2011-02-19T00:47:00.000-05:00

In St Lawrence Market

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Nine eating tips to ensure a better sleep, tonight!

2011-02-09T15:21:00.002-05:00

http://www.chatelaine.com/en/article/23856--nine-eating-tips-to-ensure-a-better-sleep-tonight

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10 years later, dining is safer #Toronto #dinesafe

2011-02-04T10:19:00.000-05:00

More than 90 per cent of Toronto’s eating establishments are clean and complying with food safety regulations, according to DineSafe, the city’s inspection program, compared with less than 50 per cent before the policy was instituted....
Read More: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/928662--10-years-later-dining-is-safer

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Six important blood tests you should know about | Chatelaine.com

2011-02-04T10:17:00.001-05:00

Six important blood tests you should know about Chatelaine.com

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Why you nag your partner and how to stop doing it

2011-02-01T10:23:00.000-05:00

Why you nag your partner and how to stop doing it
....
Nagging your partner into perfection will only get you so far—you are the only one who can ultimately make yourself happy. Happiness is a daily choice and a mindset. Start from within and question the real reasons behind your irritation with your partner. Are you really annoyed with him for not doing anything productive in the evenings? Or are you angry with yourself for falling into the same trap, and spending all your free time watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta?...

"Every time you point a finger at someone, there are three pointed back at you."...
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One of the health benefits of spinach is it can help you rel

2011-01-24T10:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.chatelaine.com/en/article/23258--one-of-the-health-benefits-of-spinach-is-it-can-help-you-relax

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

2011-01-20T13:20:00.000-05:00

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-and-wild-rice-soup/dd8f8c01-7124-43ed-b408-dce697c5c634

Inner Gourmet - Guyanese American Girl

2010-12-22T15:16:00.000-05:00

http://www.inner-gourmet.com/

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Mac and Cheese

2010-12-06T21:25:00.001-05:00

http://www.chatelaine.com/en

http://www.chatelaine.com/en/article/21796--healthy-comfort-food-and-a-mac-and-cheese-recipe?utm_source=_BM-VYUB8WNr2OM&utm_content=heal11&utm_medium=email

"Cheesy" Macaroni Recipe

What’s in it

1 pound pasta (whole grain or brown rice)

Blend together:

1 1/4 cups water

1 cup plain rice milk or almond milk

2 cups softened butternut squash cut in cubes (can be steamed or roasted)

1/3 cup nutritional yeast (or brewer's yeast)

3 tablespoons arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

2 tablespoons tahini

2 teaspoons mellow white miso (or additional salt)

black pepper to taste

1/4 cup brown rice bread crumbs

How it’s made

1. Put the pasta on to boil, according to package directions. While it's cooking, blend all remaining ingredients together in a blender.

2. When the pasta is al dente, drain it, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water, and return the pasta to pan.

3. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Add a little of the pasta water if more moistness is needed.

4. If the sauce is not as flavorful as you'd like, add a little more mustard and onion powder.

5. Place the pasta and the “cheese sauce” together in a large baking dish and top with brown rice bread crumbs and bake in the oven for 10-20 minutes (if you like the crispy baked kind).

6. If there is extra sauce, leave some aside for another batch.

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I will try to make Pepperpot for the first time...

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless veal or 4 pounds veal with bone

2 tablespoon brown sugar

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp thyme

12 cloves

3 allspice berries

1/2 large onion, diced

2 celery ribs, diced

4 cups water

1/2 (15 ounce) jar Pomeroon cassareep seasoning (Brown Betty brand)

2 cinnamon sticks

1 bay leaf

Directions

Add beef to large pot.
Season with brown sugar, salt, pepper, seasoning salt, thyme, chili flakes, cloves, allspice, onion and celery.
Add water and cassareep, and stir to blend.
Float cinnamon sticks and bay leaf on top.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to simmer at least two hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
Before serving, remove cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
Serve with Guyanese bread.
Bring to a boil in the pot once daily to preserve. To keep pepperpot from spoiling, avoid dipping used utensils in the pot.

Will post the picture of the end result later

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Barley Vegetable Soup

2009-10-19T14:30:00.001-04:00

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1/2 cup bias-sliced carrot (1 medium)
1/2 cup sliced celery (1 stalk)
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 15-oz. can red beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup regular barley (not quick-cooking)
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 cups vegetable or chicken broth

Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker, place onion, carrot, and celery. Add mushrooms, red beans, undrained tomatoes, frozen corn, barley, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic. Pour broth over mushroom mixture in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 228,
Total Fat (g) 2,
Saturated Fat (g) 0,
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 0,
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0,
Cholesterol (mg) 0,
Sodium (mg) 1212,
Carbohydrate (g) 47,
Total Sugar (g) 10,
Fiber (g) 8,
Protein (g) 9,
Vitamin C (DV%) 14,
Calcium (DV%) 6,
Iron (DV%) 16,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Guyanese Pepperpot

Directions

Add beef to large pot.

Season with brown sugar, salt, pepper, seasoning salt, thyme, chili flakes, cloves, allspice, onion and celery.

Add water and cassareep, and stir to blend.

Float cinnamon sticks and bay leaf on top.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to simmer at least two hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Before serving, remove cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.

Serve with Guyanese bread.

Bring to a boil in the pot once daily to preserve. To keep pepperpot from spoiling, avoid dipping used utensils in the pot.

Will post the picture of the end result later

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/soups/barley-vegetable-soup/

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