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Apple-Banana Cake
A delicious cake, quick to make and quicker to devour! The pureed fruits make it moist and soft and a wonderful alternative to the market bought frosted cakes. Mind you, this cake is not low fat-37% of calories are from fat, but it is the good kind of fat. Also, individuals with hypertension need to know that this cake has slightly high amounts of sodium (from baking soda and salt).
NOTE: 1 serving is a piece that is 2 in X 2 in
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Chicken, Mushroom & Vegetable Stew
Vegetable, chicken & mushroom stew makes a great meal when made with fresh button or shittake mushrooms. An excellent potpourri and soul satisfying meal for weight-conscious individuals, diabetics as well as cancer patients. Try and use seasonal vegetables such as zucchini, bell peppers and leek. People who would like a complete meal can add a cup of cooked whole grain noodles and simmer as though in a hotpot.
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Fish In Lemon Almond Crunch
Fish is an excellent source of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins. Almonds are crunchy and provide a perfect foil to the soft texture of the fish. Almonds are also a source of monounsaturated (good) fats and vitamin E.
Canola oil, used here is another source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats.
Thus, this recipe though not low in fat, is an excellent addition to any meal when balanced with low fat, fiber rich options such as a side of whole wheat bread or brown rice and a portion of steamed vegetables.
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Ginger Chicken with a Green Apple twist
An easy-to-make, yet different chicken dish! The apple adds some tanginess to the spicy ginger flavor. This dish accompanied by some stir-fried veggies & whole grain bread completes your meal....
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Grilled Chicken And Mushroom Sandwich
A wholesome option for the evening snack. The chicken ups the protein content whereas the mushroom loads your system with the powerhouse nutrient, Zinc!...
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Salmon - simply grilled
Diabetic friendly dish. Excellent source of Omega 3 fats. Light and easy to prepare. Serve with a fresh green salad and a side dish of lentils.
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Spicy Fish Curry - In a jiffy
A low fat fish curry that's ready in a flash, make sure you buy your fish from a sustainable source to enjoy the delectable flavor of good quality fish. It's very nutritious and lends itself for a perfectly relaxed "supper" dish....
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Spicy Grilled Fish
Fish is an excellent source of vital nutrients like, omega 3 fatty acids, lean protein and Vitamin A. It is an extremely heart friendly food and also a recommended protein source for weight reduction diets. The fish used in the recipe can be of your choice....
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Summer Corn Soup, with Chicken
Another delightful soup dish to lift your spirits during the dull-n-dark monsoon evenings!!
A hearty soup for the whole family to share. You can pat yourself on the back for serving this tasty yet healthy & light evening snack. Serve with baked whole wheat croutons for garnish.
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'I Love My Tomatoes' - A Nutrient Rich Salad
As we have often said tomatoes are a super food and should be included at each meal, whether they are added to a cut salad, or to a tomato based gravy, or are 'The" meal by themselves.
Enjoy this fresh recipe that provides plenty of Lycopene and vitamins, and is best when the tomatoes are lush and ripe and smell divine even before you slice them open.
For garnish, we recommend some Pignoli nuts and fresh chopped basil (Tulsi leaves).
Serves 6
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Apricot, Raisin and Shredded Carrot Coleslaw
Coleslaw with the added bonus of dried fruit, tastes even better when you know it is served with a yogurt dressing.
Excellent source of potassium and carotene and very high in fiber.
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Aubergine Sautee
The deep, royal-purple aubergine, a.k.a Brinjal or Eggplant makes an excellent side dish when sauteed. A succulent vegetable that develops a nice flavor on cooking, that is simple to make and tasty to eat. It also blends very well with other flavors thus being a favorite around the world.
Eggplant is found to be effective in the treatment of high blood cholesterol or hyper cholesterolemia. It can block the formation of free radicals and is an excellent source of Folic acid and potassium. It is one of the richest plant sources of nicotine which is specially recommended for people suffering from Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease....
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Avocado, Spinach & Cannellini Bean Salad
Compared to other basic garden variety salads, this one could top the list for good health.
Avocados provide cholesterol lowering nutrients.
The beans provide fiber and protein for heart health
And this salad really doesn't need much dressing, and hence is also terrific for weight loss.
If you wash and make extra quantities, you can assemble this salad for two consecutive days lunches.
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