All posts tagged: summer

Asthma & Ozone Therapy

Asthma is a chronic illness involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be triggered by:  Exposure to an environmental stimulant (or allergen), Cold air. Warm air. Moist air. Exercise or exertion.

[Recipe] Sautéed Cauliflower & Cherry Tomatoes

This delicious Italian-inspired recipe works well on its own or when paired with white fish or chicken dishes. This recipe makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Pancetta, chopped 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups Cauliflower florets, chopped 2 tbsp Water 2 tsp Red-wine vinegar 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

[Recipe] Chicken & Vegetable Tostadas

This delicious summer recipe will work for the whole family. Enjoy it as a lunch or even a dinner, feel free to experiment with different combinations and flavours. This recipe serves 4 and each serving contains about 370 Calories. Ingredients: 2 tsp Canola oil 1 tsp Ground cumin 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 1/4 tsp Black

[Recipe] Lemon Icebox Bars

This delightful recipe yields 16 servings. Please be warned they are quite addictive and each serving contains a whopping 155 Calories! Ingredients: Crust: 14 Digestive biscuits 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp Dark brown sugar 1/4 tsp Salt Cooking spray Filling: 200g Cream cheese, softened at room temperature 400g Fat-free sweetened condensed milk 2

[Recipe] Summer Crab Salad with a Lemon & Basil Dressing

This delicious recipe will work great this summer. Combine it with a BBQ or a roast lamb. This recipe makes 4 large servings. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Lemon rind, grated 5 tbsp Lemon juice, divided 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Honey 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black pepper, freshly

[Recipe] Delicious Salmon Burgers

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

[Recipe] Mini Carrot Cupcakes

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

[Recipe] Prosciutto & Plum Open Sandwiches

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

[Recipe] Summer Berry Delight

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

[Recipe] Corn & Summer Vegetable Salad

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