Looking for a funky new salad to bring to your next family gathering? Well this recipe is sure to be a hit. Packed full of protein and summertime vegetables, the flavor in this vegetarian dish improves with age. I suggest making it a day prior to your special event. This tasty dish is high in fiber, protein and magnesium.  It makes me salivate just reading the ingredients list. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition and the online weight loss program See Results.

Moroccan Salad        serves 6

½ pound button mushrooms
2  cups cooked chick peas
2  cups cooked kidney beans
12  cherry tomatoes, halved
1   cucumber, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup chopped green onions
2   green bell peppers, chopped
2    red bell peppers, chopped
1    cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2   garlic cloves, crushed
2TBSP olive oil
1TBSP lemon juice
1TSP lemon juice
1TSP ground cumin
1/8TSP ground turmeric
Salt and pepper
Lettuce leaves for garnish

Steam mushrooms over boiling water 5 minutes; cool. In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, chick peas, tomatoes, green onions and bell peppers. Cover; chill 2 hours. In a small bowl combine yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 2 hours. Just before serving, lightly toss mushroom mixture with some of dressing. Serve on lettuce leaves and enjoy! This dish tastes great on its own for lunch, or with grilled chicken for supper.

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Seafood is the most easily digestable source of protein from the animal kingdom. It is abundant in nutrients, low in fat and versitile to cook. Because I’m from Prince Edward Island (where fishing is a major industry) and support eating local products, I encourage my clients to eat seafood regularly. I find most people don't know how to cook fish, or are turned off by the smell. Get to know your seafood supplier, and always smell your fish before buying.

Seafood tastes great when combined with fresh veggies, citrus juices, herbs and spices. Seafood cooks quickly and almost effortlessly. Here’s a simple low fat white fish dish that is sure to please your family. Why not try it tonight for supper. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition and can also be found on the online Weight Loss program See Results.

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Looking for a new recipe with a kick? This dish will do- tantalizing tomatoes,  flavorful chickpeas, plenty of herbs and spices. Is your mouth watering yet? This dish tastes great hot or cold and makes the perfect side dish for white fish. My weight loss clients love this recipe, and it's vegetarian. It's also low in fat and high in fibre. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition and included on the online weight loss program See Results. 

Curried Couscous with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup couscous
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp vegetable oil
3 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup vegetable stock
2 cloves garlic, mined
2 tsp curry powder
2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped fresh coriander
½ cup chopped green onions 

In a saucepan bring stock to a boil. Add couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes covered.

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add next 4 ingredients and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Then add chickpeas and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the couscous and coriander. Mix well. Serve and top with green onions. 

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Are you looking for a quick and healthy supper recipe? This recipe promises to be a hit amongst family and friends.  Packed full of  protein, fibre and nutrients, this dish delivers a healthy meal in minutes. Stir fry is a favorable method of cooking for weight loss because the nutrition stays within the dish. Traditional stir fry recipes use oil for quick cooking, while this dish uses fat free salad dressing. Try it tonight for supper. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition.

Simple California Chicken Stir Fry          serves 2

8 oz  chicken breast, cooked
4 TBSP low fat Catalina salad dressing
1 tsp grated ginger root
1 bag of California Style  frozen vegetables

Heat stir fry pan on medium heat. Add salad dressing and ginger and cook 2 minutes. Then add frozen vegetables and cook until tender stirring often. Then add chicken and cook 3 more minutes. Divide into to servings and enjoy as a no starch supper !

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Fruits and vegetables will save your life. An abundant source of nutrition lies within each colour and variety. A multitude of flavours, combined with stimulating scents, fruits and vegetable are nature’s most perfect food for weight loss.

Fibre rich foods help to fill your stomach faster. This results in making people eat fewer caolries per day. Fibre needs water to be pushed through the body. Water and fibre will assist with weight loss, and fruits and vegetables are a great source of both.   

Carotenes are the pigmentations found in plants which make them a beautiful colour. Each carotene colour corresponds with many different medicinal properties. Carotenes have 2 major roles in the human body: to be converted into vitamin A, and to provide antioxidant protection. Recent studies suggest that people who eat many types of carotenes are less likely to develop disease such as cancers, heart disease and obesity. In general, the greater the intensity of the colour, the higher the level of carotenes. Eating a garden salad everydayis a great way to increase your weight loss results and carotene levels.

Carotenes Food Sources

Alpha- Carotene: green plants, carrots, squash, corn, watermelon, green peppers,   potatoes, apples
 

Beta- Carotenes: green plants, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, spinach         

                                                          Gamma- Carotenes : carrots, sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, watermelons, apricots

Lycopene : tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, apricots, pink grapefruit
 

Lutein : green plants, corn, potatoes, spinach, carrots, tomatoes

Here's a popular Rachelle Wood Holistic Weight Loss program recipe full of flavourful carotenes and antioxidants. It cooks in 5 minutes. Like any good stir fry, the secret is not to overcook the vegetables. Make sure the oil is heated before placing vegetables in stir fry pan. 

Simple Spicy Chicken and Peppers   serves 4   

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into strips
1 green pepper, julienne
1 red pepper, julienne
1 c onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP olive oil
2 cans low sodium diced tomatoes
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
1 tsp chilli powder
fresh ground pepper 

In a non-stick skillet heat oil at medium heat. Cook chicken first, add vegetables then spices. Stir fry about 5 minutes or until tender crisp, no more than 5 minutes. Serve over organic brown rice. This recipe is compliments of Rachelle Wood Nutrition. Enjoy.