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Baked Apple Crisp Omelette

Marketa — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:09:56 +0000

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Baked Apple Crisp Omelette

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Baked Apple Crisp Omelette

HealthCheck — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:51:20 +0000

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Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

40 minutes

Serving Size:

6 - 8 servings

You can vary up the fruit in this omelette and use whatever is in season. Try peaches, pears or even blueberries for a fruitful experience.

Ingredients:

1 lb (500 g) cooking apples, cored (about 3)
2 tsp (10 mL) non-hydrogenated soft margarine
1/3 cup (75 mL) apple juice
1 tbsp (15 ml) packed brown sugar
¼ tsp (1 ml) freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch each allspice and cloves
6 eggs
½ cup (125 mL) skim milk
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
½ cup (125 mL) large flake oats
¼ cup (60 mL) whole-wheat flour

Directions:

1. Cut each apple into 8 slices.
2.Meanwhile, heat margarine in large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add apple slices, apple juice, sugar, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Cover and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Uncover and cook for about 4 minutes or until tender-crisp. Spread apples into 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish; set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk in oats and flour.
5. Pour over apples and bake in 350F (180 C) oven for about 25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown and knife inserted in centre comes out clean.

Fruit Options: You can use peaches, nectarines or pears for the apples.

Speedy Version: Use a large can of sliced peaches or pears in water, drained for the apples- no cooking required.

Nutrition Facts per serving:

Calories:

191

Fat:

7 g

Saturated:

2 g

Cholesterol:

186 mg

Sodium:

83 mg

Potassium:

235 mg

Carbohydrates:

23 g

Fibre:

3 g

Protein:

9 g

You can take that to the bank!

HealthCheck — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:33 +0000

Thousands of Canadians access food banks each month. This is a significant number of Canadians who can benefit from healthy food options.

While fresh foods can be difficult to donate, there are plenty of alternatives that are healthy, inexpensive and help to not only feed those in need, but feed them well.

Canada’s Food Guide recommends that adults eat 7 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day.

Tip of the week

Marketa — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:37:52 +0000

Variety is the spice of life - especially when it comes to feeding your kids! Use a variety of shapes, flavours and textures in their foods to keep them from getting bored.

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Happy Mother’s Day

cdombrow — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:30:27 +0000

To me, Mother’s Day is all about family; actually it is pretty similar to most days. We are blessed with two wonderful kids (now adults) who have terrific significant others, and a 20-month-old grandson. Spending time together is the best gift for this mom! We plan to get together around a meal and just enjoy each other’s company.

Grill it up!

sfoisy — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:55:37 +0000

The sun is almost shining regularly and I think it’s getting warmer every day now (fingers crossed!), which has given me inspiration to dust off my BBQ and organize myself for a season of grilling. Grilling is one of the healthiest cooking methods but that can be overridden if our menu/ ingredients aren’t as healthy.

Here are 5 quick tips to keep you and your BBQ’ing healthy for the summer:

Restaurants quench thirst for nutrient information

HealthCheck — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:48:33 +0000

As of February 1, 2012, Health Check items at restaurants are accompanied by select nutrition information right on the menu or menu board. While the Health Check logo has been guiding Canadian diners towards healthy menu choices since 2006, starting this winter, Canadians will have even more information up-front to help them make a well-informed decision.

Chicken vegetable noodle soup

Marketa — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:29:33 +0000

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Chicken vegetable noodle soup

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Tip of the Week

HealthCheck — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:02:54 +0000

Pork chops are not the only items you can barbecue! Experiment with leaner meats, fish ,fruits and vegetables on the grill.

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Cinco de Mayo

alegendre — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:56:06 +0000

Having lived in the south of United Stated for several years, I’ve become accustomed to celebrating Cinco de Mayo. I thought for many years that Cinco de Mayo was the celebration of Mexican day of independence, but recently learned that in fact it commemorates May 5, 1862, when Mexico defeated the French forces in the battle of Puebla, east of Mexico City. But all that historical misconception aside; Cinco de Mayo is a perfect excuse to entertain and a great occasion to eat some good old Mexican food!