This blog is a bit out of the norm for Salvagente, but here at Salvagente we strive to improve the health and wellness of the whole family, so why should we not blog about our furry family members? Bringing home that little ball of fluff is always very exciting. Some of us, that includes me,
During the summer months, I usually move away from heavy meats like beef and lamb. I prefer lighter healthier foods. This recipe yields 4 patties and each patty contains about 190 calories. Ingredients: 1 cup Red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup Basil, thinly sliced fresh 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground 1
These delicious cupcakes take about 2 hours to prepare and yields about 48 mini cupcakes. Ingredients: For the Cupcakes: 1 1/4 cups Flour 1/2 cup Almonds, sliced 1 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground Ginger 1/4 tsp ground Allspice 1 1/2 cups Carrots, grated
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This delightful recipe works great as a summer lunch with friends. This recipe yields 4 open-sandwiches and each sandwich contains about 320 Calories. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Fig jam 1 tbsp Lemon juice 1/4 tsp Fresh ginger, peeled & grated 1/3 cup Soft goat cheese or any soft cheese you like 4 Slices wheat bread, toasted
This delicious summer recipe can be combined with biscuits or even as a topping for your morning pancakes. Rather use fresh berries as frozen berries do not have the same kick in flavour. This recipe yields 4 servings and each serving contains about 200 calories. Ingredients: 2/3 cup Blueberries 2/3 cup Blackberries 1/2 cup Water
This delicious recipe works great as a side dish or as an on-its-own lunch. This recipe serves 6; 2/3 cup servings. Each serving contains about 90 calories. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Canola oil 4 Green onions, chopped 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 cup Green beans, sliced 1 Red pepper, chopped 1 Jalapeño pepper, seeded & finely
We all love a juicy beef kabab, especially when enjoying a BBQ with friends and family during the summer months. This recipe yields 5 kababs, each kabab contains about 172 calories. Ingredients: 500g Beef tenderloin 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Green pepper, cut into 20 squares 10 Cherry tomatoes 10 Mushrooms, average sized 2 Yellow
Our bodies are complex and extraordinary vessels. Sometimes we need to stop and appreciate our bodies more. We are literally walking miracles. Humans have been curious about how the body works for centuries. The first exploration of the human anatomy was done in Egypt in 1600 BC. The Egyptians came as far as identifying organs
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