Photo by Daniela Constantini on Pexels.com Five Amazing Health Benefits of Avocado Toast! Healthy source of fat . Avocados contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are linked to lower levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol. More potassium than a banana . This mineral helps keep your heartbeat steady! Avocados have lutein and zeaxanthin , which absorb light waves that can harm your vision. Boost your mood. In a cup of avocado slices, you'll get about 118 micrograms of

Zucchinis are a type of squash that are green with an elongated shape. By reading this description you may not believe that they can be used in desserts, or you may not even believe that these desserts can taste pretty good! Zucchinis are rich and vitamins and nutrients, and provide a notable amount of vitamin A. They can help strengthen vision and are also high in antioxidants. Here is a sweet recipe you can try with zucchinis. Photo by Kshkt KttK on Pexels.com Ingredients

Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons/ 30ml olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 4 cups water or vegetable broth 4-8 medium potatoes, diced 1 cups lentils, rinsed 1 can coconut milk 2 large carrots 1 bunch of spinach (optional) 2 cups rice Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Cook rice in a medium sized pot by bringing 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water or 2 cups of rice a

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Serving: up to 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1/4 water 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 medium tomato 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional, not included) 2 medium carrots 2 medium potatoes 6 cups water with 1 spoon vegetable broth pow

Virtual Session Details: Health Promotion is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: October 28th Healthy Cooking Session Time: Oct 28, 2021 05:00 PM America/Toronto Join Zoom Meeting https://queensu.zoom.us/j/96798965253?pwd=UFZveXJ1RXM2KzM5dlRJbXVBa0IxQT09 Meeting ID: 967 9896 5253 Passcode: 772868 Recipe: Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minute Servings: 2-4 Ingredients: 2 cup brown rice 1 cup cabbage, chopped 1 head of broccoli, chopped 1 bell pepper, sliced

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Countries sharing the coastline of Mediterranean Sea share many dishes. Each culture brand these delicious recipes with a local name, while the taste slightly differs thanks to cultural preferences and improvisations with different ingredients. Yet, one ingredient is constant and it reigns among others: the olive oil –the integral part of the Mediterranean diet. Several observational studies affirmed that the Mediterranean diet lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases and t