Thursday, July 30, 2009

Lycopene...get your man some.

It is true that the nutrient of lycopene found in tomatoes is a antioxidant but also can prevent prostate cancer in men. Tomatoe juice or sauce is very important to your weekly diet, get at least 1/2 cup serving!
We love tomatoes in our home, I always add some olive oil ,fresh basil, parsley and some goat cheese...a fresh snack too!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

mmm...tomato & eggwhites on toasted pumpernickel


This is so yummy and satisfying..the ripe tomato is so juicy and sweet and the egg whites provide protein. I toast the pumpernickel slice, it is sold as a loaf pre-sliced and it is only 90 calories with 6 grams of fibre! A nutritious breakfast no doubt! (can add hot sauce if you dare!)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

roasted squash & cherry tomato salad


This is my favorite salad, it reminds me of summer with the fresh basil and parsley.
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash (zucchini)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
Dressing: mix in bowl
bunch of basil and parsley
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsps of balsamic vinegar
herbamare
Slice the zucchinis in rounds and the tomatoes in halves. Roast in oven for about 30 min or until tender. Can grill zucchini on bbq too but not tomatoes. Let cool and add dressing, serve at room temperature.