The International Year of Quinoa

Did you know 2013 is the International Year of Quinoa?

Here is a great recipe to help you celebrate.

Quinoa, Asparagus & Feta Salad

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained
2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta (cow, goat or sheep's feta)
1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
4 shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced
2tbs chopped fresh continental parsley
1/12 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil for dressing and a little for coating
1 tsp honey
1 tsp sweet paprika
100g baby rocket leaves

Combine water and quinoa in a large saucepan, bring to the boil. Reduce heat and cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer into a large bowl. Set aside to cool. Lightly coat asparagus with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes until crisp. (Optional, grill the red capsicum too.)
Add the asparagus, capsicum, feta, sunflower seed kernels, shallots, rocket and parsley to the quinoa. Whisk the lemon juice, honey, oil and paprika in a small bowl until well combined, and add to the quinoa mixture. Season with pepper and toss to combine.

Enjoy!

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/24057/quinoa+salad+with+asparagus+and+feta

Making Supermarket Choices Easy

I am one of those people that love supermarket shopping.  I can spend ages picking the best apple and comparing labels of certain products.  If you’re not like me and want to get in and out of the supermarket quickly, yet still make healthy food choices, then a Supermarket Shopping Tour may be just what you need.

You may want to make healthier choices, there may be certain foods you are wanting to avoid, or you may just like to be better informed about what options are the best for you.  Gluten free and low fat promoted foods are not always the healthiest choice.

Food is the foundation for every long term good health plan.  I am full of ideas for how to make healthy eating easy – and the best way to start is by planning your meals and snacks, and having a kitchen stocked with the foods you want to eat.  While some recommendations regarding the types of foods to eat may be similar for all people who ask me for advice, every person has their individual needs – and a Supermarket Shopping Tour makes your choices easy.

My Supermarket Shopping Tours are a one to one personal experience.  This means we focus specifically on your needs. The fee for this great experience is $160 and I will spend a total of 1.5 hours with you – the first 30 minutes discussing your objectives and an hour actually shopping or walking through the aisles discussing and comparing.

Please contact me for more information and to organise Shopping time!