And of course, Vegan snacks and Reminder to Watch Out for overdoing those Carbs

Another offering from Multi-Care and Watch the Carbs! 

Recipe: Simple vegan snack wraps

Posted on Jun. 11, 2015 (0 comments)

By Julie Cyr

Nutrient dense collard greens lends way to cholesterol lowering properties in this quick and easy summer snack. Packed with protein and fiber from hummus, healthy omega fats from creamy avocado, and vitamin C rich red bell pepper, keep snacking simple and light this summer while you're on-the-go.

Ingredients
1 collard green leaf, thick stem removed
1/4 cup hummus 
1/4 red bell pepper, julienned
1/4 avocado sliced

Instructions
Rinse and pat dry collard green leaf. Spread hummus evenly in the center of the leaf making sure to leave a border. Layer with bell pepper and avocado. Fold sides in and wrap.  

Add ingredients to these wraps and make them a main meal. 

Add-ons include:
Turkey
Canned tuna
Chicken breast
pine nuts
sunflower seeds
grated carrot
sliced olives
artichoke hearts
chopped kale 
baby spinach
quinoa pesto
roasted red bell peppers

Guacomole, Yum, no crackers though

Another recipe from Multi-Care, and while he makes Great Guacomole, this recipe sounds good.  Some additional spices he doesn't use when making his own recipe.

Recipe: Cantina-style guacamole

Posted on Sep. 16, 2016 (0 comments)

By Julie Cyr

Guacamole is a dip of mashed avocados that began with the Aztecs in Mexico. In moderation, this fresh and easy guacamole recipe provides heart health benefits from antioxidants and phytonutrients our bodies need from plant based foods. 

Did you know avocados are rich in unsaturated fats, help to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and contain more potassium than bananas? Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and red onions help fight cancer.

Pick the ripest avocados you can and use the freshest cilantro, tomatoes, and limes when you're looking for something to mimic a summery cantina style guacamole.

Ingredients
3 large Haas avocados, halved and pitted
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
3 green onions, sliced thinly
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red chile pepper or jalapeño, seeded and diced
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice of two limes
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
In a large bowl, mash avocado. (Use a mortar and pestle if you have one.) Add lime juice, cumin, salt and stir to combine.  

Gently fold in tomatoes, red onion, green onion, garlic, chile pepper, and cilantro until well incorporated.  Serve with tortilla chips and your favorite infused water. 

To increase heat, stir in the seeds from the chile pepper or jalapeño and add a couple dashes of hot sauce or chipotle pepper sauce.