Throughout history, the nutritious flax seed has been an important element of the diet in large parts of Europe and Asia, and when the puritans migrated to North America flax seeds were one of the things they brought with them. Unfortunately, our modern diet in the west tends to contain very low amounts of flax seed and many people never east flax seed. This is sad, since flax seed and the oil found within has been linked to several important health benefits.

Tilapia is a highly versatile fish and you can eat tilapia seven days a week for many months without ever having to use the same recipe twice. Tilapia is not only inexpensive and readily available; it is also a lean and highly nutritious type of food. A lot of us need to include more fish in our diet to optimise our health. If you’re out of tilapia recipes, there is a myriad of excellent mouth-watering recipes to be found online.

Flax seed oil contains a type of essential fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Numerous independent studies indicate that this fatty acid seem to be beneficial for a wide range of health problems, including very common plagues such as arthritis, heart disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. Including more flax seed or flax seed oil in our everyday diet is therefore a good idea if we wish to prevent such common problems. Many people are confused about how to integrate flax seed in their normal diet, but cooking with flax seed oil is actually very easy.

Eat your veggies – especially your lettuce. But don’t confine yourself to iceberg lettuce or salads! Darker greens have about the same number of calories and carbs -very low! – but pack a lot more punch in the vitamins and other nutrient categories. By substituting radicchio, watercress, escarole or spinach for the iceberg lettuce, you add vitamin C, riboflavin’s, manganese and other essential vitamins that aren’t present in lettuce. Try them braised, steamed or grilled for something a little different from the usual salad.
Here are some recipes for greens that will tickle your taste buds and make your heart happy!
Wilted Spinach Salad:
The onions take on a natural sweetness that contrasts with the tangy yogurt and the bite of the spinach. A family favorite that’s low in calories and high in important nutrients.