I received many emails thanking me for the how-to-eat -healthy-all-week tips in the last post. So I thought I’d continue along with this theme and throw a few more ideas out there. Once people start preparing their own delicious meals using local seasonal foods they’re hooked. Even when life tries to show off just how busy it can get what a thrill it is knowing homemade healthy meals are ready and waiting. A hop, skip and jump away… oh, go on, just for the fun of it…..hey, we all need more cardio ! Ok, here are some more foods you can prepare on your “food day” to enjoy during the week ahead.

• Pasta salad–cook lots of whole grain pasta, toss with olive oil & whatever you fancy…. minced garlic, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, olives, jarred artichokes, hot peppers, garbanzo beans, herbs,etc.

• Quinoi, buckwheat, couscous, bulghur–these grains are so delicious and good for you, and very easy to make! Make a big batch, toss with some oil (olive, flax, sesame..), add some seasoning (finely minced garlic, ginger, red onions..), then just saute as needed.

• Cook your favourite pasta, drain & toss with a fruity olive oil while still hot. Also make a batch of tomato sauce (saute onions until golden, add minced garlic, some cans of plum tomatoes, good glug of full-bodied red wine, dried oregano & basil. Break up with wooden spoon & simmer on low for a couple of hours.) A hearty simple dinner is all ready for your tummy.

Go through cookbooks, food magazines (Food & Wine is great!), ask friends & family for their favourite recipes. Now, don’t just walk, run into your kitchen and get cooking!

Tastefully Yours, Luke