• Seaweed: Low it fat and high in omega-3 and omega-6. Next time you go out with the gals for sushi, order a seaweed salad for a starter. Or, head to your local grocery store and check out the prepared foods.
Recipe to try: Kelp with Szechuan Peppercorns
• Mushrooms: Used in traditional medicine in places like Asia, Russia and Africa. From button to shitake and oyster to maitake, there are oodles of types of mushrooms to experiment with. Head to China town to find them fresh or check out the aisles at your grocery store for the dried versions.
Recipe to try: Sauteed Mushrooms
• Herbs and spices: There is no better way to flavour your food than with herbs and spices. Add turmeric to your soups when sautéing the onions and garlic in oil, add fresh basil to your next tomato sauce and add some fresh grated ginger to tomorrow night's stir fry.
Recipe to try: Quick Chicken Paella
• Chocolate: Mmmmmm. Chocolate … But, make sure it's the dark kind with 70 per cent cocoa and do try to eat it in moderation, as it's high in calories. That said, it's full of health-promoting properties. When you're looking for that sweet something after dinner, pop a piece in your mouth.
Recipe to try: Dark Chocolate Truffles for Two
• Red wine: Good for both the cardiovascular system and cancer prevention. Once again, consume in moderation. Have a glass a day with your hearty, vegetable-filled meals.
Recipe to try: Pan Seared Steaks with Red Wine Sauce
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