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30
Jun
Low GI Recipe – Chicken Enchiladas
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Chicken Enchiladas
Recipe Notes
These chicken enchiladas are delicious and spicy. If you like just a little more kick to your chicken, you’ll love this recipe. Easy to make and pleasing to the eye.
Ingredients:
1.5 cups shredded chicken breast
3 oz. low-fat or fat free cream cheese
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp [...]
Tags: chicken breast, chicken enchiladas, chili powder, cumin, low gi recipe, picante sauce, tortillas, wellness solution
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29
Jun
Low GI Dessert – Banana and Nut Cookies
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Banana and Nut Cookies
Recipe Notes
These soft and succulent cookies have a consistency half way between cake and cookies. The banana gives each cookie a moist and fruity flavor. Soy/soya flour (available from health food shops) allows for a lot of healthy goodness to be hidden in each cookie.
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas
2 cups soy/soya flour
½ cups [...]
Tags: banana, banana and nut cookies, cashew nuts, low gi dessert, low gi recipe, raisins, wellness solution, wholemeal flour
28
Jun
Low GI Recipe – Merlot and Onion Roast
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Merlot and Onion Roast
Recipe Notes
You know those bottles of wine you picked up because they were on sale, and now you’re wondering what you are going to do with them? I’ve got your answer: Cook and bake with the wine. You probably wouldn’t want to cook with a special bottle of wine but those wild-card [...]
Tags: fat substitute, low gi recipe, merlot, onion roast, wellness solution, Wine
25
Jun
Low GI Lunch – Tuna Stuffed Mini Pita
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Tuna Stuffed Mini Pita
Recipe Notes
Spoon the tastes of spring in pita bread by combining tuna with a crunchy mixture of garden fresh veggies in these mini pitas!
You can also spread this mixture on whole wheat tortillas and roll up, if you like.
For a simple cold lunch on a hot summer day, add a piece of [...]
Tags: broccoli, celery, grapes, low gi lunch, low gi recipe, mini pita, tuna, wellness strategy
24
Jun
Tropical Fruit Cottage Cheese
Recipe Notes
Combine cottage cheese with coconut extract. Peel and slice kiwi. Place cottage cheese on plate and top with all fruits. Coarsely chop macadamia nuts and sprinkle on top. This is a great tropical start to energize your day!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup low fat, low sodium cottage cheese
¼ tsp coconut extract
1 kiwi
½ cup [...]
Tags: coconut extract, cottage cheese, kiwi, low gi breakfast, low gi recipe, macadamia nuts, papaya, pineapple, tropical fruit cottage cheese, wellness strategy
23
Jun
Low GI Lunch – Turkey Burger and Salad
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Turkey Burger and Salad
Recipe Notes
Turkey and other protein is a source of iron. Iron helps build red blood cells to carry oxygen through the body.
Some hamburger buns are enormous. Look for smaller whole wheat hamburger buns and save some calories.
No time to heat the grill? Opt for broiling the burgers instead of grilling.
Ingredients:
1 whole [...]
Tags: grapes, low gi lunch, low gi recipe, turkey burger, walnuts, wellness strategy, whole wheat
22
Jun
Scrambled Cheesy Eggs with Peanut Butter Toast
Recipe Notes
Heat olive oil or cooking spray in a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Whisk egg whites & fold in cheese. Pour egg mixture into skillet & scramble until desired consistency is reached. Serve with peanut butter on toast & cantaloupe.
Ingredients:
4 oz liquid egg whites
1 tsp. olive oil or [...]
Tags: cantaloupe, egg whites, low gi, low gi breakfast, peanut butter, peanut butter toast, scrambled cheesy eggs, wellness strategy, whole wheat bread
21
Jun
Low GI Lunch – Ham Chef Salad
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Ham Chef Salad
Recipe Notes
Top lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, ham and cheese and drizzle with dressing; toss well. Top with croutons. Serve with yogurt, blueberries and almonds.
Ingredients:
1 cup mixed salad greens
4 cherry tomatoes
¼ cup chopped or sliced cucumber
3 oz. low sodium, lean sliced ham
1 oz. low fat, low sodium shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp salad dressing, low [...]
Tags: almonds, cucumber, ham, ham chef salad, low gi, low gi lunch, low gi recipe, tomatoes, wellness meal, yogurt blueberries
17
Jun
Vanilla Protein Shake and Peanut Butter Toast
Recipe Notes
Combine all ingredients, except ice cubes, in a blender and process until well blended; add ice cubes and process for about 30 seconds.
Ingredients:
4 oz cold water
8 oz nonfat milk
¼ tsp vanilla extract
½ scoop protein powder
2 ice cubes
1 slice whole wheat bread
2 tsp. peanut butter
Directions:
Combine all ingredients, except ice [...]
Tags: low gi breakfast, low gi recipe, peanut butter, protein shake, vanilla protein shake, wellness strategy, whole wheat bread
11
Jun
Chicken Burger with Salsa
Recipe Notes
There’s no need to give up burgers just because you’re on a heart-smart diet. These juicy chicken burgers, topped with a Caribbean-inspired tropical fruit salsa, are absolutely delicious. Complete the meal with oven-baked chips.
Ingredients:
1 small pineapple
1 small mango, peeled and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh [...]
Tags: caribbean inspired, chicken burger with salsa, coriander, fruit salsa chicken burgers, lemon juice, low gi grilling, low gi recipe, mango, oven baked chips, pineapple, wellness grilling
