Spinach Salad with Boiled Egg and Walnuts

Spinach Salad with Boiled Egg and Walnuts

Especially good with baby spinach! Walnuts boast excellent amounts of omega-3 essential fatty acids, as well as copper and healthy (mono-unsaturated) fat. Ingredients: Boiled egg quartered (allowance) Baby Spinach leaves (allowance) Walnuts (allowance) 1 tsp low fat...

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How to dry your own herbs

How to dry your own herbs

How often do you throw away spoiled herbs?  We all tend to get over excited in the supermarket buying too much and then later throwing most away? Now that the chilly months are here and our herb garden at the TLC-Test  Kitchen is looking sparse, we are so glad we...

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How to control your Cholesterol

How to control your Cholesterol

Knowing if you have a problem with your cholesterol level is a very important first step in being proactive with your health.Look out for the signs (look at our social media posts for signs) and schedule a bloodtest to make sure. There are medications to address high...

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Chickpea Popcorn

Chickpea Popcorn

Who says you can't snack on popcorn at the movies!  Try this healthy "legal" snack that you can enjoy while on all the Phases of your TLC-Program! Ingredients: Chickpeas (canned in brine) - from allowance 1 teaspoon Olive Oil - from allowance 1/2 teaspoon Garlic...

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When last did you check your Cholesterol?

When last did you check your Cholesterol?

High cholesterol... did you just roll your  eyes and stop reading? It is easy to be dismissive of this oft- used diagnosis... after all, who likes hearing  how they need to cut back on pizza and start a healthy diet?  What should rattle us sufficiently though is the...

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Lemon & Pepper Halibut

Lemon & Pepper Halibut

Try this fish dish, it is light and delicious for lunch. Ingredients: Halibut Fillet (allowance) ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder ¼ teaspoon Mustard Powder Crispy chopped Cucumber (allowance) Bunch of fresh Herbs - origanum, basic, coriander Zest of ½ a Lemon ¼ teaspoon Black...

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Tomato and Spinach Frittata

Tomato and Spinach Frittata

This is a delicious option for breakfast!  Quick to prepare and delicious. Ingredients: Egg (allowance) Cherry Tomatoes (allowance) Chopped Spinach (allowance) Salt & Pepper to taste Pinch of Chilli Flakes Method: In a small hot pan add beaten egg. Mix in the...

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Black Mushroom with Ricotta

Black Mushroom with Ricotta

Quick and Easy, this recipe is great for lunch any day. Black Mushroom with Ricotta Ingredients: Whole black Mushroom (allowance) 1 tsp Olive Oil (allowance) 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp dried Origano Chopped Spring Onion (allowance) Salad Greens (allowance) Firm...

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Be Positive: Create Positive Energy

Be Positive: Create Positive Energy

The energy that surrounds you can contribute to a more Positive attitude (or Negative, for that matter). You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind, which will help with positive self-talk; by surrounding yourself with positive energy in your life. You...

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