Vegetarian Diet
A balanced vegetarian diet can be super healthy
Vegetarian Stuffing Casserole
Ingredients:
1 box (4 oz/120 g) stuffing mix
2 teaspoons (10 ml) butter or margarine
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 cups (500 mL) mushrooms, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets (500 ml)
3 cups (500 ml) frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, green beans and carrots)
4 cups hot mashed potatoes
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Directions:
1. Prepare stuffing according to package directions. When it cools slightly, press into a 8x8x5" bake pan.
2. Cook mixed vegetables according to package directions, dry, and set aside.
3. In a medium frying pan, over medium heat, melt butter, add onions; cook about 3 min.,stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook until mushroom's liquid has evaporated, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Blanche broccoli florets over steam; set aside.
5. Prepare mashed potatoes.
6. Preheat oven to 400º F (200º C).
7. Spread remained mushrooms mixture onto stuffing crust followed by cooked vegetables and broccoli. season lightly with salt.
8. Top with hot mashed potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.
9. Bake at 400º F (200º C) for 20-25 min. or until toping is light golden.
10. Serve with salad and crusty Italian or French bread.
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is a lot more delicious than you may have thought...Did You Know?
Most of us know that certain foods can be bad for our health, but did you know that certain foods may alleviate the symptoms of common health disorders like arthritis or diabetes?
A fundamental factor to managing diabetes is diet. For diabetes you should have balanced diet low in fat and sugar. Enjoy fresh green vegetables and food high in fibre.
Arthritis is associated with more than hundred types of disorders. It is characterized by joint inflammation, stiffness, swelling and pain. Anti-inflammatory foods may help ease the pain and stiffness. Cut down on foods containing animal fats and eat plenty of fish. Also try to enjoy fresh green and yellow vegetables and food high in vitamin C. We also recommend diet high in fibre like whole grains and nuts and other high-fibre low calorie food to help control weight.
To counter the effects of hypertension (high blood pressure), eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, legumes, low in fat and high-fibre foods. Cut down on: smoked meat, processed meat, canned and processed foods, added salt and fatty foods.