Hot chocolate can be a healthful drink if you make it right. As I reviewed here, cocoa is rich in flavanols, compounds that can make blood vessels more flexible and able to expand. This circulatory system influence seems to have far-reaching health benefits: over the last decade an impressive body of research has linked cocoa […]
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Winter Vegetable Stew
This hearty vegetarian stew is a warming and nutritious meal in a bowl. Cumin and cinnamon spice up the winter vegetables nicely with Moroccan flavours. Although many reserve cinnamon for sweeter fare, it is wonderful in savory stews like this one. As with most soups and stews, exact measurements aren’t necessary. You can add more […]
Ginger Bars with Chocolate
These spicy bars are soft, chewy, and amazingly delicious! The ginger delivers a good zing, and the molasses keeps them dense and fudgy. You can whip these up pretty quickly, which will make your entire house smell pretty wonderful. These bars are great workout fuel, but certainly tasty enough for a lunchbox treat or as […]
Butternut Squash Soup with White Beans & Greens
Sweet butternut squash, aromatic onions and garlic, white beans, and dark leafy greens deliver terrific flavours and great nutrition to this nourishing soup. Pair a bowl of this tasty soup with hot crusty bread and you’ll have a wonderful and warming meal. The nutrient-dense vegetables and beans help you obtain a variety of nutrients and […]