What's in my grocery bag today?
Barbara's Fig Bars (Raspberry) - This is a great alternate to cookies. It's fruit juice sweetened, made with whole ingredients, low in fat and does not use artificial flavours, additives or preservatives.
Earth's Own Almond Fresh, Original - With only 70 calories per cup, this almond milk is not only a good source of Vitamon E, but also has a delicious nutty taste. I love adding this to teas, smoothies, and baked goods.
Zucchini - Zucchini is low in calories, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, and is a great source of dietary fiber.
Japanese Eggplant - Delicious stir-fried, sautéed, or grilled, japanese eggplant are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre and minerals.
Lemon - I start my day with juice from half a lemon in a glass of water. This adds flavour to plain water and gives the liver a light cleanse.
Avocado - Avocados have a bad rep due to it's 'fat content,' but what many don't realize is that the avocado is high in good fat. It promotes heart health, has a wide range of anti-inflammatory benefits, supports cardiovascular health, promotes blood sugar regulation, and has anti-cancer benefits.
Apple - 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away!' Check out 10 Health Benefits of Apples.
Fresh Cilantro / Coriander - I love adding fresh cilantro / coriander to salads and stews. Coriander seeds have a health-supporting reputation that is high on the list of the healing spices. Coriander has traditionally been referred to as an "anti-diabetic" plant. It has been used for its anti-inflammatory properties and cholesterol-lowering effects.
Fresh Dill - Add fresh dill to a plain salad to add a little spunk to your lunch or dinner. Dill protects against free radicals and carcinogens, it is an anti-bacterial spice, and helps prevent bone loss.
Bananas - The banana is potassium-powerd and a high energy fruit. Benefits include cardiovascular and eyesight protection, improving elimination, and promoting kidney health.
Baby Arugula - A dark leafy green, arugula provides a readily absorbable source of calcium, iron, manganese, copper, and potassium, as well as, vitamins A, C, K, and folic acid.
Couscous - An alternate to rice, couscous is great warm with stews and proteins, or cold as a salad mixed with vegetables and greens. Couscous is a good source of protein, fiber, niacin, selenium, and B vitamins.
Tomatoes - Tomatoes have antioxidant benefits, promotes colon prostate, and pancreatic health, and helps reduce heart disease risk.
Almond Butter - Add it to a smoothie, or use it as a fruit and veggie dip. Rich in antioxidants, almond butter helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and control blood sugar.
Stonemill Sprouted Grains Loaf - I love the texture of grainy bread. Stonemill sprouted grains loaf helps digestion, control blood sugar levels, and keep energy levels balanced.
Stay Healthy!
