All posts tagged: low fat

[Recipe] Gallbladder Friendly Greek Courgetti Salad

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and perfect as a lazy lunch or light dinner. This recipe yields 2 servings. Ingredients ½ cucumber 30g Feta 200g tub Marinated olives with sundried tomato 250g pack Courgetti noodles or Rice noodles Method Use a mandoline and slice the cucumber into thin ribbons diagonally. Place in medium

[Recipe] Red lentil curry soup

This delicious, gallbladder-friendly recipe is perfect for the upcoming cold winter nights in South Africa. It is easy to prepare and super healthy. Remember, some food types effect each of us differently. You have to find out what works for you. Don’t be afraid to edit some recipes to suit your needs. Ingredients 1 tbsp

[Recipe] Falafel burgers

This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and yields 4 servings. Do not mistake this dish for a light eat, it is quite hearty and will fill up any belly. Ingredients 400g can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained Garlic clove, chopped Handful of flat-leaf parsley or curly parsley 1 tsp ground Cumin 1 tsp ground Coriander

[Recipe] Egyptian Koshari

This dish originated in India before British colonization. It was then made with only lentils and rice. Pasta was added after the British took the dish to their home country as it was an inexpensive dish, yet very filling. The Egyptians took this dish and improved it to what it is today. Koshari is a

[Recipe] Bocconcini and Basil Turkish Pizza

This delicious pizza recipe is easy to prep and serves 4. Ingredients: 400g Turkish Bread, halved horizontally 2/3cup (170g) Tomato passata (tomato puree) or tomato pasta sauce 210g Bocconcini, torn (you can also use mozzarella) Basil leaves, to serve Method: Preheat the oven’s grill to 230ºC. Place the Turkish bread cut-side up on a baking

[Recipe] Spiced Carrot & Lentil Soup

This delicious recipes is easy to make, takes less than 30 minutes and yields 4 servings. If you prefer a longer cook you can also use a slow cooker, see notes at bottom of recipe. Ingredients: 2 tsp Cumin seeds pinch Chilli flakes 2 tbsp Olive oil 600g Carrots, coarsely grated 140g split Red lentils

[Recipe] Festive Heart Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

As the Festive Season is drawing closer, what better way to end a meal than to serve Pumpkin Muffins accompanied with coffee or tea? This delicious recipe yields about 12 heart healthy muffins. Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 cup All-purpose flour 1 cup Whole-grain flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

[Recipe] Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Bananas are packed full of nutrients and works great in any exercise filled diet. Ingredients 1 cup Banana, sliced and frozen 1 cup Vanilla yogurt, low fat 1/2 cup Low-fat milk 2 tbsp Whole wheat cracker crumbs 1 tbsp Milk powder, low fat 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 3 ice cubes Cracker crumbs for garnish Method: