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Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas Recipe

Makes about 4 servings

Ingredients:

2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can of chickpeas
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 medium size tomatoes, chopped
1 green onion (scallion)
Sea salt
Extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Steam sweet potato cubes for 15 minutes or until just tender. Read more

 

Healthy Replenishment Meal

Here's a favourite autumn dish that packs plenty of quality protein and healthy carbohydrates for days when you're craving a warm and replenishing meal. It's equally good for preparing your body for vigorous activity the next day, or to help replace glycogen and electrolyte stores after a physically demanding day.

Sweet potatoes are rich in a number of micronutrients, the most prominent of which are vitamin C and beta-carotene; both are powerful antioxidants that can decrease your risk of developing diabetes and colon cancer. Read more

 

Kale and Chickpea Soup Recipe

Makes about 6 servings

Ingredients:

Large bunch of kale, washed and torn into smaller pieces
About 1 pound of red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed well
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Vegetable broth
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Directions: Read more

 

Kale and Chickpea Soup Recipe

Makes about 6 servings

Ingredients:

Large bunch of kale, washed and torn into smaller pieces
About 1 pound of red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed well
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Vegetable broth
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt

Directions: Read more

 

Music for Health: Safe and Sound Cover and Piano Tutorial

The following cover of "Safe and Sound" by Christina Grimmie earns my vote as the loveliest lullaby ever. Hope you enjoy, and if you play piano or want to learn, have a look at the piano tutorial for this song below. Read more

 

Giving Is The Best Communication

I know it's just a commercial, but it gives me goosebumps every time. Giving really is the best communcation. Hope you have a look here: Read more

 

Days That We Die, By Loudon Wainwright III

I learned of this song from the movie, "This is 40." Just love how real the lyrics are. I'm guessing that some of you might find it plain depressing, but have a listen and let me know if you can totally imagine singing this while sitting on the front porch of your farm house with storm clouds in the distance. Read more

 

How To Make Kale Chips

Ingredients:

Large bunch of kale
Exra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Any seasonings you enjoy (optional)

Directions Read more

 

Singing For Health: Who Knew, by Pink

It's been a long while since I posted a song to our Singing for Health section, but please don't mistake this for a change in my belief that belting out tunes from our bellies and hearts is tremendously health-enhancing.

Here's a recent favourite by Pink: Read more

 

Lime-Marinated Navy Bean Salad Recipe

Lime-Marinated Navy Bean Salad

Makes about 4 large servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups cooked can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
Handful of chopped green onions
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Fresh figs (optional)
Chopped capers (optional) Read more

 

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