It's myth-bust Monday! Myth: Carbs should be avoided. Truth: Carbs from whole grains, veg, fruit and beans are high in fiber and help reduce cancer risk. Learn more: bit.ly/2UiourG

Join us on November 19th for our next Community Connections!

We'll explore the science behind anti-inflammatory eating and discover how everyday foods, ingredients, and simple cooking choices can support overall health and well-being🙌

Livestream at 12pm YouTube.com/ellicsrkitchen

Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables known for their rich antioxidant content. The special antioxidant combination in cauliflower can help to reduce inflammation and improve immunity🙌

🍎Cauliflower Apple Soup
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Millet Magic🪄 Millet is a gluten-free cereal grain that fits into the category of whole grains. Just 1 cup provides 6 grams of protein, 2 grams fibre, a quarter of our daily needs for phosphorus🙌

🥗Root and Millet Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing
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Each serving of this recipe contains 12 grams of fibre🙌 Fibre slows digestion & helps you feel full for longer😊

🍲Autumn Turkey Minestrone
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A simple way to make your creamy tomato soup even more nourishing! Blend in some skim milk powder for an easy protein boost without watering down the flavour!

🍲Creamy Tomato Soup with Cheesy Crostini
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This delicious smoothie is a great choice for post-exercise recovery, as it balances protein, carbs & fluids. Studies show that drinking fluids after exercise helps your muscles heal and restores your energy, so you recover faster🙌

🎃Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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This dish is a perfect choice after a workout. It offers a mix of protein, carbs, and fluids to help with recovery. Protein repairs and builds muscle, while carbs restore your energy💚

🍲Autumn Turkey Minestrone
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If you only have a short window of time before you exercise, choose something that provides quick energy.

Potatoes are easy to digest and give you fast energy, and yogurt adds protein to help your muscles grow and recover💪

🥔Crispy Parmesan Potato Salad
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What does cooking with Type 1 diabetes look like? For Linxi, it means keeping joy, culture and creativity on the menu. 🍽️

We’re proud to cheer on Linxi, Director of Patient Engagement @_DiabetesAction, based at UHN, as she competes on this season of MasterChef Canada!

🚨New Recipes from our latest Community Connections🙌

🥔Crispy Parmesan Potato Salad
🍲Autumn Turkey Minestrone
🎃Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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Join us this Thursday for another Community Connections 😊

No registration required and delicious samples of all the recipes we prepare😋
Join us in-person or for the livestream, starting at 12pm ET YouTube.com/ellicsrkitchen 💚

Egg yolks are a good source of protein and contain selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Very few foods naturally have vitamin D, and egg yolks are one of them🙌🍳

🍋Creamy Lemon Zabaglione with Prune Plums
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Brussels sprouts pack a nutritious punch💥 They are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, and various health-promoting plant compounds, such as anthocyanins, alpha-lipoic acid, beta-carotene, glucosinolates, and sulforaphane🙌

🥬Brussels Sprouts & Farro Salad
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Black beans & quinoa are both good sources of iron, however, our bodies do not absorb iron from plants as easily as from animal foods. But if we eat them with tomatoes, which are rich in vitamin C, our bodies can absorb more🙌

🍲Black Bean Quinoa Chili
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Join us on Oct. 15th for our cooking & nutrition class celebrating Healthy Workplace Month @UHN!

We’ll prepare simple, nourishing recipes while exploring how small changes in the kitchen and workplace can support energy, comfort, and overall well-being😊
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It's myth-bust Monday! Since it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's bust the myth that soy foods raises breast cancer risk. Fact: soy is linked with LOWER breast cancer risk. Read the details: bit.ly/2Cvs0ce

This dessert can be a healthy snack any time of day, especially for those that have a low appetite. It’s often easier to eat small amounts of food throughout the day. Make every bite count💚

🍋Creamy Lemon Zabaglione with Prune Plums
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This wonderful fall dish is a great way to start enjoying more plant-based meals. Eating this way puts the focus on vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains🌾

🍲Black Bean Quinoa Chili
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These tasty snacks don't require much work to make, which can be very helpful if you feel very tired or have peripheral neuropathy💚

🥟Crispy Squash Wontons
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