Baked pakora
Our primary care dietitian Robin Arora-Desilet provides the recipe for a baked pakora on her website. Watch her demonstrate how to make the pakora on this video.
Cinnamon quinoa porridge
Ingredients (Makes 1 serving) 1/3 cup of quinoa flakes1 cup or less of milk or milk alternative1 tsp of cinnamon1 heaping Tbsp of nut butter3/4 cup of berries or 1/2 chopped bananaHoney (~ 1 tsp) Directions Mix quinoa flakes, milk and cinnamon together in a microwavable safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes or less. Add…
Coconut berry chia pudding
Ingredients (Makes 2 to 3 servings) 1/3 cup chia seeds3 cups of milk or milk alternative (such as soy milk)1 tsp of cinnamon1/2 tsp of vanilla1-2 cups berries1/3 cup of toasted coconut flakesHoney (~ 1 tsp) Directions In a bowl, mix chia, milk, cinnamon and vanilla well. Refrigerate overnight. Add berries, honey (I usually add 1…
PCN exercise specialist named top 10 fitness leader in the world
2015 Edmonton Personal Trainer to Watch October 20, 2015: For immediate release Edmonton, AB – Life Fitness has selected an Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network (PCN) exercise specialist from nearly 1,000 nominations and 49 countries as a top 10 elite trainer to watch. Lisa Workman will be heading to Barcelona, Spain on October 30 to…
Seniors’ Nutrition: Smoothies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie Ingredients 1 bottle chocolate Ensure 1 medium banana 2 tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp psyllium husk 1-2 tbsp skim milk powder Berry Burst Smoothie Ingredients Strawberry/Vanilla Ensure or Milk/Juice 1 cup mixed fruit of choice ½ cup Greek plain yogurt 1 tsp psyllium husk 1-2 tbsp skim milk powder Directions…
Seniors’ Nutrition: Chicken barley soup recipe
Ingredients 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium 1 rotisserie chicken, cooked, skin removed, deboned and chopped 2 cups frozen/canned vegetables 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 cup barley 1 tsp salt and pepper for taste DirectionsBring broth to a boil and stir in all ingredients. Reduce to medium heat and cook for at least…
BBQ salmon and beet salad
Ingredients 4 pc. salmon filets 4 tbsp. grainy mustard 2 tbsp. cold water 1 tbsp. fresh chopped dill For the vinaigrette 1 ea. egg yolk 3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. grainy mustard 1 tbsp. honey 6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil TT salt and pepper For the beets 4 ea. fresh beets, heritage or…
Mediterranean quinoa salad
Ingredients 2 cups quinoa ½ cup feta 2 cloves garlic 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes ½ ea. long English cucumber ¼ ea. red onion 1 ea. red pepper ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted 3 tbsp. fresh basil 2 tbsp. fresh mint 1 pc. lemon, juice and zest 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil TT…
Romaine tuna wraps
Ingredients 5 Romaine Leaves (Washed) Half a small Red Onion 2 oz. Fine Chopped Basil Pepper To Taste 1 pound canned flaked Tuna (Drained) Mayo 2 Egg Yolks 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 12 oz. Olive Oil InstructionsDice your red onion, chop your basil up and add to bowl. In a separate bowl, add your drained…
Roasted chicken salad
Ingredients 2 celery stalks (¼ inch pieces)1 medium green pepper, chopped into ¼ inch pieces10 large red-leaf lettuce leaves, sliced into ¼ inch pieces8 broccoli florets (¼ inch pieces)1/4 cup no-sugar-added oil and vinegar dressing2 scallions, sliced into ¼ inch pieces1/2 pound roasted chicken breast, skin removed and meat cut into ¼ inch pieces Instructions…