2014

[Recipe] Delicious potato cakes

This delicious recipe is diabetic-friendly and lower in calories. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare. This recipe makes about 16 potato cakes and contains about 80 calories each. Ingredients: 500g Mashed potatoes Half of 1 medium Brown onion 1/2 tsp Pepper 1 cup Matzo meal Cooking spray Method: In a large mixing bowl combine

[Recipe] Simple Veggie Tostadas

This delicious recipe takes about 30 minutes to make and 1 Tostada contains about 215 calories. Ingredients: Olive oil 2 cups Mushrooms sliced 2 small Zucchini, sliced 1 large Red pepper, chopped Black beans Sweet corn Lettuce Cheese, grated for garnish Salsa, your choice 4 Ready made Tostadas Method: In a skillet add the olive

Cervical cancer: The silent killer

Cervical cancer is a cancer that starts in the cervix and can spread to the rest of the womb. 1% of all cancer deaths are from cervical cancer. If cervical cancer is caught in its early stages the fatality rate is almost zero. Women should go for annual pap smears. You might not have any

[Testimonial] Another happy client

“I’ve been really impressed with the level of service Salvagente has provided to date. Please pass on my thanks and congratulations on to your directors and team. You’ve made me a loyal customer and I will certainly recommend you to others. It’s been refreshing to deal with somebody that actually knows what they are doing.

[Recipe] Cookies ‘n’ Cream delight

This recipes is easy to make and very delicious. Perfect for any occasion. Remember you will have to freeze overnight. This recipe yields about 9 servings depending on your generosity…Each serving contains about 230 calories. Ingredients: 185g Chocolate sandwich cookies, sugar-free and crushed 1/3 cup Pecans, chopped 3 tbsp Margarine (reduced-calorie), melted 4 cups Vanilla

[Recipe] Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwich Cookies

A delicious Diabetic-friendly cookie recipe with a sweet strawberry jam centre. This recipes makes about 20 sandwiches and each cookie contains about 97 calories. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Margarine, softened 1/4 cup Peanut butter, no sugar added 1/2 cup Calorie-free sweetener 1/4 cup Sugar 2 large Egg whites 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups Flour

Reasons why you should start meditating today!

Meditation is a prehistoric concept which involved repetitive and rhythmic chants or “Mantras”. The first documented meditation came from the Hindu religion dating back to 1500 BC. Other cultures who embraced meditation were the rest of India, China, Japan, Vietnam, Korea and Israel. Today, meditation is frowned upon in some Christian countries as it is

[Recipe] Barley and Black Bean Salad

This lovely diabetic-friendly recipe can be enjoyed as a side dish or on its own. This recipe yields 4 serving and each serving contains about 350 Calories. Ingredients: 1 cup Pearl barley, uncooked quick-cooking 420g Black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup Green pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup Diabetic friendly

The Ebola Virus

The Ebola Virus first appeared in 1976. The first two outbreaks occurred in Nzara, Sudan and Yambuku, Democratic Republic of Congo. Ebola can be fatal to humans, there is no known treatment and vaccinations are currently being tested. This virus was first transferred to humans by sick animals or carcusses of bats, chimpanzees, gorillas, monkeys,

[Recipe] Delicious Pancakes with Applesauce

This delicious pancake recipe yields about 10 pancakes and contains about 74 calories per pancake. Enjoy this recipe with the whole family. Ingredients: 1 cup Cake flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1/8 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Toasted wheat germ 1 cup Buttermilk, non-fat 1/4 cup Unsweetened applesauce 2 tsp Vegetable oil 1 large Egg, lightly