Recipes
Hummus is a food that has been around a very long time. The earliest mention of hummus comes from the Middle East in the 13th century. Hummus means chickpeas in Arabic. Hummus is undeniably healthy. It is particularly high in folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium,…
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Buddha bowls are all the rage now….and with good reason! With a little planning ahead they can be fast and easy to put together. Plus they contain all the nutrients you’re looking for in a healthy meal …. the macronutrients – carbohydrate, protein and fat; the micronutrients – antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals; and lots…
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The December holiday season is rolling quickly towards us and with it come festivities with family and friends and the inevitable foods of celebration. Unhappily the traditional foods we prepare at this time of year are not usually at the top of the healthy check list. Whatever holiday you may be celebrating, the centerpiece of…
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Every day we wake up with a whole day of new possibilities lying before us. If you try to plan your day before you roll out of bed (like we sometimes try to do) you probably find that your plans soon go awry and you’re lucky if you get one or two things done that…
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ROB’S LENTIL BEAN BURGERS Burgers are such a handy food. Prepared beforehand, they make a quick no-nonsense lunch but work equally well as the main food at suppertime. Top with thin tomato and cucumber slices and rings of sweet onion along with a few leaves of baby kale or spinach to add extra flavour and…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
