Tender, juicy pork chops with a sweet orange glaze are on the table in 10 minutes flat. Serve them with noodles or whole grain rice and any green vegetable.
This high-carbohydrate side dish has whole grain brown rice, which has a low-glycemic index (or is slow acting). It's also low in fat and includes legumes, which contain magnesium.
Garlic and rosemary give an earthy but bright flavour to this whole grain–enhanced loaf. It's nice on an old-fashioned sliced chicken, ham or roast beef sandwich with all your favourite toppings.
Lean and well-balanced, this simple seafood supper will become a favourite in your weeknight dinner repertoire. Add a side of fluffy Whole Grain Couscous (see recipe link below) to round out the meal.
Buttermilk powder and buckwheat flour are available at bulk-food stores. To vary the flavours, you can replace the buckwheat flour with whole grain or all-purpose flour and use dried blueberries or cherries instead of the cranberries.
This hot and spicy stir-fry comes together faster than ordering takeout. It's also a great way to use up any veggies lingering in your fridge. Serve it over your favourite noodles, brown rice or whole grains.
(8 months +)
Don't raise your eyebrows! This intensely coloured purée is packed with nutrients, and the ground spices provide flavour without heat. Let your older kids dip strips of naan, whole grain toast or pita in this as a snack.
Serve with: Whole grain rice pilaf . Trout is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Steamed on top of bok choy, this needs only rice to complete the meal. Because trout fillets are on the large side, oven steaming is best.
Serve with: Cucumber salad and whole grain baguette. Romano beans add fibre to this tasty soup. Pack up any leftovers in microwaveable containers to take for lunch. Traditionally, a rind of Parmesan cheese is added for flavour but not eaten
