The OM in FN-GBOMBS is for onions and mushrooms. I never really paid much attention to these two vegetables. Onions were just something you added for flavour and mushrooms were not part of my diet. It is a texture thing. I never understood the appeal, However, as someone who eats a plant-based diet, it may surprise you to know how …
This is personal
A lot can happen in a week. In April my cousin was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery and began treatment. On Wednesday he was given 6 months to live, he died Tuesday. 6 months was in fact 6 days. Cancer and heart disease run through my family like dark hair and brown eyes. But, in spite of that, I don’t …
B is for Beans.
FNG-BOMBS. B = Beans. Beans are inexpensive, versatile and really good for you. Packed with protein and fibre, beans make a great addition to your meals. Recently a book has suggested that beans aren’t a healthy choice. I am not even going to mention the author of the book, because it’s little more than marketing. The claim that lectins in …
Roasted Vegetables
Not sure what to make for dinner? Or maybe you have lots of vegetables that all need to be eaten very soon. This roasted vegetable recipe is so versatile. You can make it and enjoy now or later. It is great with pasta, mix with quinoa for a quick salad or use as a filling for wraps, enchiladas or add …
Spicy Black Bean & Quinoa Enchiladas
Ingredients: 2 poblano peppers, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 jalapeños, plus diced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1 cup quinoa 3 cups red enchilada sauce, homemade or store-bought 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen organic corn 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, 10-12 corn or flour tortillas 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar and mozza shreds Sliced …
Ready to ride.
July in our house means the Tour. In case you don’t know what Tour – I mean Le Tour de France. Watching the tour, listening to the podcasts (the best one is former tour director Johan Bruyneel discussing tactics and strategies on The Move) and reading the news, le tour is all-encompassing. This year the race started in Belgium to …
G is for Greens
The G in Eat your FN-GBOMBS is for greens. Why are greens so good for your health? So good in fact that you should eat them every day? Have you heard of your endothelial cells? Your endothelial cells make up the lining of your blood vessels. They are damaged by high blood pressure, smoking, cholesterol, high-fat diets and inactivity. For …
Hollyhock Salad Dressing
Hollyhock is a fabulous spot on the incredibly beautiful Cortes Island, BC. They have a great cookbook and I make this salad dressing all the time. Ingredients: 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup filtered water 1/3 cup Tamari (I use Bragg’s) 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup nutritional yeast 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil. I use 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 …
No excuses
The most common reason for not exercising is, I don’t have enough time. However, a new study on the effects of a home-based fitness plan compared to the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderately challenging exercise seems to prove that you don’t need that much time. Researchers in Liverpool asked 32 obese people to complete a 12-week exercise program. …
Everything is Connected
One of my favourite cartoons is The Awkward Yeti. It features body parts, including heart, brain, tongue, gall bladder, as if your body could talk to you. Apparently, it can if you are listening. Research just published in the Journal of American Cardiology has shown what you may already suspect. What happens to your heart also happens to your brain. …