Low GI Diet

Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil (you can substitute low-calorie spray for the olive oil) 3 leeks washed and sliced 1 lb carrots, washed, peeled and sliced 5 cups of chicken or vegetable stock Juice of two oranges Finely grated rind of two oranges 2/3 cup of plain yogurt Salt and black pepper to taste Chopped … [Read more...] about Creamy Carrot and Orange Soup

Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu Note: You should be able to find most of these ingredients in a health food shop or specialty section in your supermarket. You can substitute the bok choy with any Asian greens. Dashi is available in powdered form in many health food stores or Asian stores. If you don't have Dashi you can use vegetable stock in its … [Read more...] about Spring Onion Miso Broth and Tofu

You can make this soup without roasting the peppers to save time but the roasting process gives the soup a rich, excellent flavor, worth the time. Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers, washed and deseeded 1 yellow bell pepper 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 cups of vvegetable stock 1 tablespoon cornstarch Salt and black pepper … [Read more...] about Roasted Pepper Soup

Ingredients: 1 cup of red lentils, rinsed and drained 2 onions, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bay leaves ? teaspoon dried oregano 7 cups vegetable stock Salt and black pepper Instructions: Place all ingredients except the salt and pepper into a large soup pan. Bring to a boil … [Read more...] about Garlic Lentil Soup

Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap For the Hummus: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons Greek natural yogurt Juice of one lemon Pinch of paprika Salt and pepper to taste (optional) Place the chickpeas, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice and paprika in the blender or food processor and mix on high until smooth. … [Read more...] about Homemade Hummus With Roasted Vegetables Wrap

Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts 2 cups of cooked and sliced turkey (you can use Rotisserie deli turkey) 1 large avocado sliced 2 red apples, cored and sliced Bunch of mixed salad leaves Dressing: 3 tablespoons apple juice 3 tablespoons low-fat natural yogurt 1 teaspoon clear honey 1 teaspoon mustard 2 oz of toasted pine nuts for … [Read more...] about Turkey and Avocado Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts